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25 July 1941 (USA) moreTagline:
The Great Story Of A Great Woman ! It's the grandest human drama since Boys Town ! morePlot:
Edna marries Texan Sam Gladney, operator of a wheat mill. They have a son, who is killed when very young... more | add synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 3 nominations moreUser Comments:
Tearjerker....But An Upbeat Movie moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Greer Garson | ... | Edna Kahly Gladney | |
| Walter Pidgeon | ... | Samuel 'Sam' Gladney | |
| Felix Bressart | ... | Doctor Max Breslar | |
| Marsha Hunt | ... | Charlotte Kahly | |
| Fay Holden | ... | Mrs. Kahly | |
| Samuel S. Hinds | ... | Mr. George Kahly | |
| Kathleen Howard | ... | Mrs. Sarah Keats | |
| George Lessey | ... | Mr. Keats | |
| William Henry | ... | Allan Keats | |
| Henry O'Neill | ... | Judge Hartford | |
| John Eldredge | ... | Damon McPherson, Edna's Fiancé | |
| Clinton Rosemond | ... | Zeke, Edna's Servant | |
| Theresa Harris | ... | Cleo, Edna's Maid | |
| Charles Arnt | ... | G. Harrington Hedger | |
| Cecil Cunningham | ... | Mrs. Marcus Gilworth |
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I found this to be a fast-moving, compassionate (supposedly) true-life story of a woman who helped babies get homes to live in while fighting to have the word "illegitimate" stricken from all record books since it was unfairly penalizing the children.
The three lead actors in the film - Greer Garson, Walter Pigeon and Felix Bressart - are all fun to watch. Garson gives a great speech to Congress near the end of the movie. It's also a nice color film, something that wasn't made much in 1941.
Story-wise, the early tragedies are not dwelled on in here. In fact, they come and go quickly and that's nice because it makes this more of an upbeat movie with a positive message. That's the intent, so why dwell on the negatives?
The only negatives, in my opinion were too much usage of the word "darling," to the point where it's annoying, and the last scene is drawn out a bit too much. But, overall, it's a very powerful movie and guaranteed to bring tears to anyone's eyes. It should appeal to most people. I would like to see this put on a DVD.