blossoms in the dust is an 1941 drama movie that was produced by irving asher and mervyn leroy and was directed by mervyn leroy. blossoms in the dust was released on july 25, 1941 in north america. the movie won an academy award for "best art direction-interior decoration, color" and was also nominated for "best actress in a leading role", "best cinematography", "color" and "best picture".