Blossoms in the Dust (1941)
Blossoms in the Dust is a 1941 drama movie directed by Mervyn LeRoy, with a running time of 1h 39m. It stars Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon and Felix Bressart.
Edna marries Texan Sam Gladney, operator of a wheat mill. They have a son, who is killed when very young. Edna discovers by chance how the law treats children who are without parents and decides to do something about it. She opens a home for foundlings and orphans and begins to place children in good homes, despite the opposition of "conservative" citizens, who would condemn illegitimate children for being born out of wedlock. Eventually Edna leads a fight in the Texas legislature to remove the stigma of illegitimacy from birth records in that state, while continuing to be an advocate for homeless children.
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What is Blossoms in the Dust about?
Edna marries Texan Sam Gladney, operator of a wheat mill. They have a son, who is killed when very young. Edna discovers by chance how the law treats children who are without parents and decides to do something about it. She opens a home for foundlings and orphans and begins to place children in good homes, despite the opposition of "conservative" citizens, who would condemn illegitimate children for being born out of wedlock. Eventually Edna leads a fight in the Texas legislature to remove the stigma of illegitimacy from birth records in that state, while continuing to be an advocate for homeless children.
When was Blossoms in the Dust released?
Blossoms in the Dust was released on 15 August 1941.
How long is Blossoms in the Dust?
Blossoms in the Dust runs 1h 39m.
Who made Blossoms in the Dust?
Blossoms in the Dust was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
Where can I watch Blossoms in the Dust?
Blossoms in the Dust is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Blossoms in the Dust
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Cast
- Greer Garson as Edna Gladney
- Walter Pidgeon as Sam Gladney
- Felix Bressart as Dr. Max Breslar
- Marsha Hunt as Charlotte
- Fay Holden as Mrs. Catherine Kahly
- Samuel S. Hinds as Mr. George Kahley
- Kathleen Howard as Mrs. Sarah Keats
- George Lessey as Mr. Keats
- William Henry as Allan Keats
- Henry O'Neill as Judge
- John Eldredge as Damon McPherson
- Clinton Rosemond as Zeke