A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945)

1945 · 128 min · Drama

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.

Directed by Elia Kazan. Starring Dorothy McGuire, Joan Blondell, James Dunn, Lloyd Nolan and James Gleason.

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