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.
Top Billed Cast
Dorothy McGuire
Katie Nolan
Joan Blondell
Aunt Sissy
James Dunn
Johnny Nolan
Lloyd Nolan
Officer McShane
James Gleason
McGarrity
Featured Crew
Elia Kazan
Director
Louis D. Lighton
Producer
Betty Smith
Novel
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Dorothy Spencer
Editor
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
Frances C. Richardson
Researcher
Nicholas Ray
Dialogue
Arthur Pierson
Dialogue
Gertrude Kingston
Research Assistant
Edward B. Powell
Music Arranger
Sam Benson
Wardrobe Supervisor
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