Blossoms in the Dust (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1941, Blossoms in the Dust is a drama and romance film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 99 minutes. “The stirring saga of a childless beauty...who was determined to be a mother!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Blossoms in the Dust stars Greer Garson as Edna Gladney, Walter Pidgeon as Sam Gladney, Felix Bressart as Dr. Max Breslar and Marsha Hunt as Charlotte, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Blossoms in the Dust has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blossoms in the Dust page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blossoms in the Dust tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blossoms in the Dust (1941)?
- In US, Blossoms in the Dust is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blossoms in the Dust worth watching?
- Blossoms in the Dust holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blossoms in the Dust?
- Blossoms in the Dust stars Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Felix Bressart, Marsha Hunt and Fay Holden.
- When was Blossoms in the Dust released?
- Blossoms in the Dust was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.