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Blossoms in the Dust

After losing her young son, Edna Gladney opposes the unfair laws discriminating against children whose parents are unknown, and opens an orphanage for those children.

Director

Mervyn LeRoy

Year

Genre

biography, drama, romance

Box Office

N/A

Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 1 win & 4 nominations total

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Edna Gladney

Sam Gladney

Dr. Max Breslar

Charlotte

Mrs. Kahly

Mr. Kahly

Samuel S. Hinds

Mrs. Keats

Kathleen Howard

Mr. Keats

Allan Keats

Judge

Damon

Zeke

Clinton Rosemond

Cleo

G. Harrington Hedger

Mrs. Gilworth

Cecil Cunningham

Mrs. Loring

Sammy

Richard Nichols

Tony

Patricia Barker

La Verne

Helen

Mr. Jason

Ernie Alexander

Gus, Kahly's Servant

Bidder

Guest at First Party

Guest at First Party

Bidder

Mill Worker

Helen

Child

Senate Gallery Spectator

Child

Sally Ann Brown

Sam's Secretary

Guest at First Party

Steve Carruthers

City Councilman

Guest at Second Party

Frederick, Kahly's Butler

Mr. Teddy Howard (adopting Oliver)

Tristram Coffin

Soloist in Opening Credits

Child

Lady Against Legislation

Soloist in Opening Credits

Lady Against Legislation

Council Chairman

Guest at First Party

Lane

Sidney D'Albrook

Mill Worker

Cliff Danielson

Guest at Second Party

Jones, Gladney's Accountant

Lady Against Legislation

Marga Ann Deighton

Auctioneer

Mill Worker

Court Attendant

Mrs. Howard (adopting Oliver)

Nurse at Sammy's Birth

Guest at Second Party

Guest at First Party

Estelle Etterre

Hilda, Mrs. Kahly's Maid

Texas Senator

Man With Man Carrying Dead Child

Judge

Edward Fielding

Senate Gallery Spectator

Craig, Edna's Lawyer

Mr. Piggott

Harrison Greene

Senate Gallery Spectator

Newboy

Texas Senator

Mill Worker

Leta Eldredge (adopting Tony)

Sergeant at Arms

Texas Senator

Mill Worker

Texas Senator

Second Businessman

Harrington

Court Clerk

Texas Senator T.R. Cotton

Olga

Mrs. Bedlow, in Court

Bidder

City Councilman

Mill Worker

Ralph McCullough

Guest at Second Party

Florine McKinney

Senate Gallery Spectator

Darrow

Man Carrying Dead Child

Howard M. Mitchell

Notary

Maid

Courtroom Spectator

Nana, the Governess

Guest at Second Party

Mr. Loring, Dora's Husband

Lena

Dr. West

Maid

Lotte Palfi Andor

Texas Senator

Mill Worker

Edward Peil Sr.

Mary

Guest at First Party

Texas Senator

Senate Gallery Spectator

Senate Gallery Spectator

Child

Sandra Lee Richards

Third Businessman

Henry Roquemore

Train Conductor

Musician

Charles Sargent

Texas Senator

Mrs. Brown, With the Vase

Almira Sessions

Tess

Mrs. Taylor, Matron Holding a Baby in Court

Kathryn Sheldon

Mr. Eldredge (adopting Tony)

Matron in Court

Gertrude Simpson

Jasper

Mr. Dirk

James P. Spencer

Molly

Guest at Second Party

Amzie Strickland

Note Collector

Elliott Sullivan

First Businessman

Charles, a Process Server

Emanuel A. Turner

City Councilman

Mr. Bedlow, in Court

Angry Woman in Senate Balcony

Guest at Second Party

Bryant Washburn

Driver

Guest at First Party

Cynthia Westlake

Guest at Second Party

Porter

President of Texas Senate

Rader, La Verne's Shyster Lawyer

City Councilman

William Worthington

Texas Senator

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Explore 27 Clips

Harrington Allan Keats

It's David and Allan. - Blossoms in the Dust

It's David and Allan.

I'm the happiest man
in the world, sweetheart. - Blossoms in the Dust

I'm the happiest man in the world, sweetheart.

All aboard. - Blossoms in the Dust

Oh, Charlotte. - Blossoms in the Dust

Edna. - Blossoms in the Dust

Charlotte! Charlotte! - Blossoms in the Dust

Charlotte! Charlotte!

Sammy. - Blossoms in the Dust

Oh, I love parties. - Blossoms in the Dust

Oh, I love parties.

It's wonderful music, Edna.
- Oh, thank you, dear, I'm glad you like it. - Blossoms in the Dust

It's wonderful music, Edna. - Oh, thank you, dear, I�...

Are you sure this is the place? - Blossoms in the Dust

Are you sure this is the place?

- Good morning, sir.
- Good morning. - Blossoms in the Dust

- Good morning, sir. - Good morning.

- Mr. Gladney?
- Hello, Mr. Gladney. - Blossoms in the Dust

- Mr. Gladney? - Hello, Mr. Gladney.

That's all, Mrs. Gladney. If you take it
to the post office, it'll go quicker. - Blossoms in the Dust

That's all, Mrs. Gladney. If you take it to the post of...

You must look on Mr. and Mrs. Northworth
as your real parents from now on, Clara. - Blossoms in the Dust

You must look on Mr. and Mrs. Northworth as your real parent...

- Your name?
Joshua Bedlow. - Blossoms in the Dust

- Your name? Joshua Bedlow.

Sam. - Blossoms in the Dust

- Hello.
- Hello. - Blossoms in the Dust

- Hello. - Hello.

Oh, Cleo, ask Dr. Breslar
to bring down little Frederick. - Blossoms in the Dust

Oh, Cleo, ask Dr. Breslar to bring down little Frederick.

Do I look like a hussy - Blossoms in the Dust

Do I look like a hussy

Max, throw this...
Throw this away, will you? - Blossoms in the Dust

Max, throw this... Throw this away, will you?

I never knew a child take a wrong step... - Blossoms in the Dust

I never knew a child take a wrong step...

There are only illegitimate parents - Blossoms in the Dust

There are only illegitimate parents

- What are you doing, Auntie Edna?
- We're going away, sweetheart. - Blossoms in the Dust

- What are you doing, Auntie Edna? - We're going away, ...

Oh, good evening, Mrs. Gladney. - Blossoms in the Dust

Oh, good evening, Mrs. Gladney.

Come here, dear. - Blossoms in the Dust

Come here, dear.

Is he okay, lady? - Blossoms in the Dust

Is he okay, lady?

We just got your message, Mrs. Gladney.
This is Leta. - Blossoms in the Dust

We just got your message, Mrs. Gladney. This is Leta.

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After losing her young son, Edna Gladney opposes the unfair laws discriminating against children whose parents are unknown, and opens an orphanage for those children.

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Director: Mervyn LeRoy

Writer: Anita Loos, Ralph Wheelwright, Hugo Butler

Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Genre: biography, drama, romance

Year: 1941

MetaScore: N/A/100

ImdbRating: 6.9

BoxOffice: N/A

Released: 15 Aug 1941

Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 1 win & 4 nominations total

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