Blossoms in the Dust
1941, English. Directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
The stirring saga of a childless beauty...who was determined to be a mother!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Mervyn LeRoyDirector
- Greer GarsonEdna Gladney
- Walter PidgeonSam Gladney
- Felix BressartDr. Max Breslar
- Marsha HuntCharlotte
- Fay HoldenMrs. Catherine Kahly
- Samuel S. HindsMr. George Kahley
- Kathleen HowardMrs. Sarah Keats
- George LesseyMr. Keats
- William HenryAllan Keats
- Henry O'NeillJudge
- John EldredgeDamon McPherson
- Clinton RosemondZeke
Details
- Released
- 15 August 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Anita Loos, Ralph Wheelwright, Dorothy Yost
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Blossoms in the Dust runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
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Blossoms in the Dust is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Blossoms in the Dust on?
Blossoms in the Dust isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Blossoms in the Dust?
If you liked Blossoms in the Dust, try The Lost Husband, The Bigamist, The Secret: Dare to Dream.
Who directed Blossoms in the Dust?
Blossoms in the Dust (1941) was directed by Mervyn LeRoy and stars Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Felix Bressart.