Storyline

Edna marries Texan Sam Gladney, operator of a wheat mill. 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.—Ron Kerrigan

Plot Keywords

fighting the system, charity, dead boy, train, illegitimate child, giving birth, childbirth, family relationships, underdog, rags to riches, physician, party, banker, african american, mother son relationship, bigotry, senator, foster parent, christmas, butler

Short Review

Result is a sentimentally sugary flavor which also extends over the romantic portions of the film. There is no comedy relief.

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