A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1945
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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
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.
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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... Katie Nolan
... Aunt Sissy
... Johnny Nolan
... Officer McShane
... McGarrity
... Neeley Nolan
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See All 1 Reviews23 Jun 2021 by barrymost
This is the charming adaption of Betty Smith's acclaimed novel. It's both heartwarming and heartbreaking. The acting is riveting all the way around, and this is one of those rare times when everyone is perfectly cast. But particularly Peggy Ann Garner and James Dunn, both of whose careers, interestingly and unfortunately enough, were failing within the next decade. They act marvelously well together, as the bright young daughter and her kindly, imaginative, but tragically alcoholic father. I nearly cried a few different times during this movie, and if you have a heart, you'll probably get pretty close to tears as well.
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Release Date:
Feb 28, 1945 (United States)
Run Time:
2hr 8`
MMPA Rating:
PG
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United States
Status:
Released
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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
This is the charming adaption of Betty Smith's acclaimed novel. It's both heartwarming and heartbreaking. The acting is riveting all the way around, and this is one of those rare times when everyone is perfectly cast. But particularly Peggy Ann Garner and James Dunn, both of whose careers, interestingly and unfortunately enough, were failing within the next decade. They act marvelously well together, as the bright young daughter and her kindly, imaginative, but tragically alcoholic father. I nearly cried a few different times during this movie, and if you have a heart, you'll probably get pretty close to tears as well.
Cast & Crew of
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
SW
Saul Wurtzel... Assistant Director
Cast
... Katie Nolan
... Aunt Sissy
... Johnny Nolan
... Officer McShane
... McGarrity
... Neeley Nolan
... Francie Nolan
... Miss McDonough
... Steve Edwards
... Christmas Tree Vendor
... Grandmother (uncredited)
... Miss Tilford (uncredited)
... Librarian (uncredited)
... Mrs. Waters (uncredited)
... Mr. Barker (uncredited)
HHJ
Harry Harvey Jr.... Herschel Knutson (uncredited)
... Mr. Carney The Junkman (uncredited)
... Tynmore Sister (uncredited)
... Bakery Clerk (uncredited)
... Undertaker (uncredited)
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