Blossoms in the Dust

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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  Greer Garson

  Edna Gladney
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  Walter Pidgeon

  Sam Gladney
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  Felix Bressart

  Dr. Max Breslar
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  Marsha Hunt

  Charlotte
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  Fay Holden

  Mrs. Catherine Kahly
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  Samuel S. Hinds

  Mr. George Kahley
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  Kathleen Howard

  Mrs. Sarah Keats
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  George Lessey

  Mr. Keats
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  William Henry

  Allan Keats
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  Henry O'Neill

  Judge