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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

PG19452h 8mElia Kazan
IMDb 8.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 94%
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"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.

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New York CityBased On Novel Or BookTreeIrish-americanAlcoholismPovertyBlack And WhiteTenementFamilyBrooklyn, New York City

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What is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945) 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 stars in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn stars Dorothy McGuire (Katie Nolan), Joan Blondell (Aunt Sissy), James Dunn (Johnny Nolan), Lloyd Nolan (Officer McShane), James Gleason (McGarrity). The film was directed by Elia Kazan.

How long is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1945. It is rated PG.

Is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn worth watching?

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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