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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945)

PG · 1945-02-28 · 2h 8m · EN
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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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Elia KazanDirector

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Dorothy McGuireDorothy McGuireKatie NolanJoan BlondellJoan BlondellAunt SissyJames DunnJames DunnJohnny NolanLloyd NolanLloyd NolanOfficer McShaneJames GleasonJames GleasonMcGarrityTed DonaldsonTed DonaldsonNeeley NolanPeggy Ann GarnerPeggy Ann GarnerFrancie NolanRuth NelsonRuth NelsonMiss McDonoughJohn AlexanderJohn AlexanderSteve EdwardsB.S. PullyB.S. PullyChristmas Tree VendorFerike BorosFerike BorosGrandmother (uncredited)Virginia BrissacVirginia BrissacMiss Tilford (uncredited)

Keywords

Based on novel or bookBrother sister relationshipFamilyFather daughter relationship1910sNew york cityBrooklyn, new york cityAlcoholismPovertyTreeIrish-americanBlack and whiteTenementStruggle

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · FamilyTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Brother Sister Relationship · FamilyDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityFamily · FamilyDirector preference217584Actor preference214389 · 249719 · 108967

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Frequently asked questions about A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

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.

How long is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn has a runtime of 128 minutes.