

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945)
Each heart-warming character comes alive on the screen!
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.
Full Cast & Characters

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

Ferike Boros
Grandmother (uncredited)

Virginia Brissac
Miss Tilford (uncredited)
Director & Crew
Elia Kazan
Director
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It has an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 based on 107 votes.
Who directed A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was directed by Elia Kazan and released in 1945.
How long is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1945-02-28
- Status
- Released





