A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945)

Each heart-warming character comes alive on the screen!

In Brooklyn circa 1900, the Nolans manage to enjoy life on pennies despite great poverty and Papa's alcoholism. We come to know these people well through big and little troubles: Aunt Sissy's scandalous succession of "husbands"; the removal of the one tree visible from their tenement; and young Francie's desire to transfer to a better school...if irresponsible Papa can get his act together.

Date of release
1945-02-28
TMDB
7.5 / 10 (111)
Runtime
2h 8m
Genres
Drama
Director
Elia Kazan

Casting

  • Dorothy McGuire — Katie Nolan
  • Joan Blondell — Aunt Sissy
  • James Dunn — Johnny Nolan
  • Lloyd Nolan — Officer McShane
  • James Gleason — McGarrity
  • Ted Donaldson — Neeley Nolan
  • Peggy Ann Garner — Francie Nolan
  • Ruth Nelson — Miss McDonough
  • John Alexander — Steve Edwards
  • B.S. Pully — Christmas Tree Vendor
  • Ferike Boros — Grandmother (uncredited)
  • Virginia Brissac — Miss Tilford (uncredited)

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