Movie·1945·2h 8m
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Each heart-warming character comes alive on the screen!
Directed By
Elia Kazan
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Tess Slesinger, Frank Davis
Producer
Louis D. Lighton
Cinematography
Leon Shamroy
Music
Alfred Newman
Editor
Dorothy Spencer
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
107 votes
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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
Ferike Boros
Grandmother (uncredited)
Virginia Brissac
Miss Tilford (uncredited)
Lillian Bronson
Librarian (uncredited)
Adeline De Walt Reynolds
Mrs. Waters (uncredited)
Charles Halton
Mr. Barker (uncredited)
Harry Harvey Jr.
Herschel Knutson (uncredited)
J. Farrell MacDonald
Mr. Carney The Junkman (uncredited)
Mae Marsh
Tynmore Sister (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Elia Kazan
Director
Dorothy Spencer
Editor
Louis D. Lighton
Producer
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
Tess Slesinger
Screenplay
Frank Davis
Screenplay
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