A Tree Grows in Brooklyn(1945)
“Each heart-warming character comes alive on the screen!”
Overview
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.
Director
Elia Kazan
Studio
20th Century Fox
Cast
Dorothy McGuire
as Katie Nolan
Joan Blondell
as Aunt Sissy
James Dunn
as Johnny Nolan
Lloyd Nolan
as Officer McShane
James Gleason
as McGarrity
Ted Donaldson
as Neeley Nolan
Peggy Ann Garner
as Francie Nolan
Ruth Nelson
as Miss McDonough
John Alexander
as Steve Edwards
B.S. Pully
as Christmas Tree Vendor
Ferike Boros
as Grandmother (uncredited)
Virginia Brissac
as Miss Tilford (uncredited)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1945
Runtime
2h 8m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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Where can I watch A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?▼
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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.
Who directed A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?▼
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was directed by Elia Kazan and released in 1945. It is a drama film.
How long is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?▼
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
Who stars in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?▼
The cast of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn includes Dorothy McGuire as Katie Nolan, Joan Blondell as Aunt Sissy, James Dunn as Johnny Nolan, Lloyd Nolan as Officer McShane, James Gleason as McGarrity and more.
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