Blossoms in the Dust
“The stirring saga of a childless beauty...who was determined to be a mother!”
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-02
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Greer Garson
Edna Gladney
Walter Pidgeon
Sam Gladney
Felix Bressart
Dr. Max Breslar
Marsha Hunt
Charlotte
Fay Holden
Mrs. Catherine Kahly
Samuel S. Hinds
Mr. George Kahley
Kathleen Howard
Mrs. Sarah Keats
George Lessey
Mr. Keats
William Henry
Allan Keats
Henry O'Neill
Judge
John Eldredge
Damon McPherson
Clinton Rosemond
Zeke
Theresa Harris
Cleo
Charles Arnt
G. Harrington Hedger
Cecil Cunningham
Mrs. Marcus Gilworth
Marc Lawrence
Bert La Verne
Edith Evanson
Hilda
Edward Fielding
Judge
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
August 15, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mervyn LeRoy
- Screenplay & Story
- Ralph Wheelwright, Anita Loos, Dorothy Yost, Hugo Butler
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- Blossoms in the Dust
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mervyn LeRoy
Ralph Wheelwright, Anita Loos, Dorothy Yost, Hugo Butler
Herbert Stothart
W. Howard Greene, Karl Freund
George Boemler
Irving Asher, Mervyn LeRoy
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Wheelwright
Writer
Mervyn LeRoy
Director
Anita Loos
Writer
Herbert Stothart
Original Music Composer
W. Howard Greene
Director of Photography
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
George Boemler
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
Dorothy Yost
Writer
Irving Asher
Producer
Mervyn LeRoy
Producer
Hugo Butler
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blossoms in the Dust
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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.
Who directed Blossoms in the Dust?
Blossoms in the Dust was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
Who stars in Blossoms in the Dust?
The principal cast of Blossoms in the Dust includes Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Felix Bressart, Marsha Hunt, Fay Holden.
When was Blossoms in the Dust released and how long is it?
Blossoms in the Dust was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Blossoms in the Dust?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blossoms in the Dust was composed by Herbert Stothart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blossoms in the Dust?
Blossoms in the Dust holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).