Blossoms in the Dust

The story

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.

Cast & crew

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