A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

IMDb 7.5 1945 • 128 min • Drama

Director

Elia Kazan

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

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