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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
“Each heart-warming character comes alive on the screen!”
7.5 / 10• 1945• 2h 8m•PG• English
Drama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Dorothy McGuire
Katie Nolan
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Elia Kazan's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
