7.5A Tree Grows in Brooklyn · 1945
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945) is a Drama film directed by Elia Kazan, starring Dorothy McGuire, Joan Blondell, James Dunn.
Drama
7.5Overview
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
Dorothy McGuire, Joan Blondell, James Dunn, Lloyd Nolan, James Gleason, Ted Donaldson, Peggy Ann Garner, Ruth Nelson
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What is "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" about?
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.
When was "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" released?
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was released in 1945.
Who stars in "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn"?
The cast includes Dorothy McGuire, Joan Blondell, James Dunn, Lloyd Nolan.
