Blossoms in the Dust(1941)
The stirring saga of a childless beauty...who was determined to be a mother!
Blossoms in the Dust Synopsis
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.
Blossoms in the Dust (1941) is a drama and romance film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, released on August 15, 1941 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Felix Bressart and Marsha Hunt. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- Mervyn LeRoy
- Writers:
- Anita Loos, Ralph Wheelwright, Hugo Butler
- Producers:
- Irving Asher, Mervyn LeRoy
- Cinematographer:
- Karl Freund
- Composer:
- Herbert Stothart
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Blossoms in the Dust (1941) Trailer
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Blossoms in the Dust Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Mervyn LeRoy, written by Anita Loos, Ralph Wheelwright and Hugo Butler, produced by Irving Asher and Mervyn LeRoy.
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Blossoms in the Dust Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 38 ratings.
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Blossoms in the Dust – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Blossoms in the Dust online?
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Blossoms in the Dust (1941) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Blossoms in the Dust?
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The main cast of Blossoms in the Dust (1941) includes Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Felix Bressart, Marsha Hunt and Fay Holden. The film was directed by Mervyn LeRoy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Blossoms in the Dust released?
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Blossoms in the Dust was released on August 15, 1941 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Blossoms in the Dust worth watching?
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Blossoms in the Dust (1941) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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