A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945)
Each heart-warming character comes alive on the screen!
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.
Cast
- Dorothy McGuire - Katie Nolan
- Joan Blondell - Aunt Sissy
- James Dunn - Johnny Nolan
- Lloyd Nolan - Officer McShane
- James Gleason - McGarrity
- Ted Donaldson - Neeley Nolan
- Peggy Ann Garner - Francie Nolan
- Ruth Nelson - Miss McDonough
- John Alexander - Steve Edwards
- B.S. Pully - Christmas Tree Vendor
Screenplay
- Betty Smith (Novel)
- Nicholas Ray (Dialogue)
- Arthur Pierson (Dialogue)
- Anita Loos (Dialogue)
- Tess Slesinger (Screenplay)
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class
Keywords
new york city, based on novel or book, tree, irish-american, alcoholism, poverty, black and white, tenement, family, brooklyn, new york city, nostalgic, 1910s, father daughter relationship, brother sister relationship
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?
- A Tree Grows in Brooklyn stars Dorothy McGuire, Joan Blondell, James Dunn, Lloyd Nolan, James Gleason, Ted Donaldson.
- How long is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?
- A Tree Grows in Brooklyn has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- What genre is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?
- A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a Drama film.
- Where was A Tree Grows in Brooklyn produced?
- A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?
- The themes of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn include: Crushing Despair and the Void, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class.