A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945)
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a 1945 drama movie directed by Elia Kazan, with a running time of 2h 8m. It stars Dorothy McGuire, Joan Blondell and James Dunn.
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.
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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 on 28 February 1945.
How long is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn runs 2h 8m.
Who made A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was directed by Elia Kazan.
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)