Blossoms in the Dust 1941

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:

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