Movie

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945)

• PG
• February 28, 1945
• 2h 8m

• Drama

“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

Writers

Betty Smith, Tess Slesinger, Frank Davis

Starring

Dorothy McGuire, Joan Blondell, James Dunn