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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 -
Theresa HarrisCleo -
Charles ArntG. Harrington Hedger -
Cecil CunninghamMrs. Marcus Gilworth -
Marc LawrenceBert La Verne -
Edith EvansonHilda -
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| Country: | USA |
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| Length: | 1 h 39 min |
Description:
The film follows Edna Gladney, who marries Texan Sam Gladney and suffers a profound loss when their young son dies. Witnessing the hardships of orphaned and abandoned children within the legal system, Edna dedicates herself to helping them. She establishes a home for these vulnerable kids, working to find them loving families. Her efforts are met with opposition from conservative community members who disapprove of children born outside of marriage. Undeterred, Edna fights for change by lobbying the Texas legislature to eliminate stigma surrounding illegitimacy in birth records and ensure every child has a chance at a home. The movie highlights resilience, advocacy, and empathy in overcoming adversity, while shedding light on the struggles of abandoned children and the obstacles they face.
| Alternative title: | Blossoms in the Dust |
| Release year: | 1941 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Won 1 Oscar. 1 win & 4 nominations total |
| Director: | Mervyn LeRoy |
| Type: | Movie |
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