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Blossoms in the Dust (1941)

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This is a movie based somewhat loosely on Edna Browning Kahly Gladney, who successfully lobbied the Texas Legislature to take the word "illegitimate" off of birth certificates. She also wanted to ensure adopted children the same inheritance rights of other children and better living conditions for all diadvantged children in the states care. This is a wonderful, mainly fictional movie that tells the story of a woman courageous enough to take on the state of Texas so that children could be adopted into homes that may not have wanted them if they knew they were "creatures of shame".

I wish more people knew the real story behind sealed adoption records so that those who want to keep them close could no longer twist Mrs. Gladney's story to suit their agenda. In the early 20th century records had to be sealed so that ALL children could have the possibility of being accepted into good, loving homes and have the same rights as other children.

Adoption records were sealed to protect children then and now if an adult adoptee wants their records they should be able to get them, unless the birth parent(s) have asked that they not be opened. Over the last eight decades medical knowledge has improved dramatically and letting adoptees have their records could potentially save their life (I speak from experience, not mine but a very special person that might be alive if they had been able to get their records before they were terminally ill. They had asked for them more than 10 years before they were diagnosed and was denied, more than once. What is so astonishing is that once they were diagnosed as terminal, they could get the records that were denied. Too little, too late, to save them; it's just wrong (IMHHO)). In keeping records sealed, states are potentially sentencing innocent people to death because they cannot get their records to see if they or their future children are at risk for anything.

I love Greer Garson and wish they would do a Greer Garson Collection and/or a Greer Garson & Walter Pidgeon Collection. She is one of my favorite actresses, I love all her movies. She was great in everything she did, but I love every movie she did with Walter Pidgeon. Unfortunately, not all of their movies are on DVD.

Mawkish. Saccharine. Manipulative. This flick works. MGM had a patent on this kind of sentimental fare and "Blossoms in the Dust" is no exception. Credit director Mervyn LeRoy directing a script by Anita Loos for keeping the film palatable and grounded. It also helps that stars Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon for make believable some of the film's more preposterous elements. There won't be a dry eye in the house when you get a gander of little Tony.

i have owned this movie on vhs for 15 years and i am so glad to own it on dvd. the movie is an inspiration on helping parentless childern. i enjoy the film every time i play it.

One of the film industry's most beloved teams, Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon, star in this highly emotional story of a woman's love and devotion for orphaned children.Outstanding performances by Garson and Pidgeon and a must-see for all ages. Garson is luminous.

A real story of courage and values. You will certainly need your tissues to watch this DVD

Since her movies are coming out in drips and drabs, why not release a whole set containing, Mrs. Parkington, Valley of Decision, Julia Misbehaves, The Forsythe Saga and The Miniver Story.

Somehow this movie fell through the cracks. I had always heard of this movie but have not seen it till recently. Based on true events from around the turn of the century when orphans were literally kept out of society, it follows the true story of a strong woman who fought for human rights. A bit dated in the presentation, but that only adds to the fun. As always, Garsen and Pidgeon are wonderful, as if the cast of familiar character actors. Highly rcommended.

Great classic movie with great actors like Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon. A couple child dies and they are unable to have any more kids. Greer Garson opens up an adoption agency to place children in homes of loving guardian.

Outstanding movie based on true events. Greer Garson plays Gladys Gladly who after losing her only child, open an orphanage in Texas and finds home for them. Fights and wins the debate on taking illigidment off birth records. A classic.

Blossoms in the Dust (1941)

Wonderful to see this old favourite return on DVD. Our Video was starting to stretch seeing my wife is a tragic for such a tear jerker.