A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

7.5 1945 Elia Kazan 2h 8m
Drama
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

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.

Dorothy McGuire Dorothy McGuire Katie Nolan
Joan Blondell Joan Blondell Aunt Sissy
James Dunn James Dunn Johnny Nolan
Lloyd Nolan Lloyd Nolan Officer McShane
James Gleason James Gleason McGarrity
Ted Donaldson Ted Donaldson Neeley Nolan
Peggy Ann Garner Peggy Ann Garner Francie Nolan
Ruth Nelson Ruth Nelson Miss McDonough