
Blossoms in the Dust
Drama · Romance
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Greer Garson
Greer Garson
Edna Gladney
Greer Garson
Edna Gladney


Walter Pidgeon
Walter Pidgeon
Sam Gladney
Walter Pidgeon
Sam Gladney


Felix Bressart
Felix Bressart
Dr. Max Breslar
Felix Bressart
Dr. Max Breslar


Marsha Hunt
Marsha Hunt
Charlotte
Marsha Hunt
Charlotte


Fay Holden
Fay Holden
Mrs. Catherine Kahly
Fay Holden
Mrs. Catherine Kahly


Samuel S. Hinds
Samuel S. Hinds
Mr. George Kahley
Samuel S. Hinds
Mr. George Kahley


Kathleen Howard
Kathleen Howard
Mrs. Sarah Keats
Kathleen Howard
Mrs. Sarah Keats


George Lessey
George Lessey
Mr. Keats
George Lessey
Mr. Keats


William Henry
William Henry
Allan Keats
William Henry
Allan Keats


Henry O'Neill
Henry O'Neill
Judge
Henry O'Neill
Judge
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