A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Directed by Elia Kazan
1945    2h 8m    PG
Drama, Romance, Family
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In Brooklyn circa 1900, the Nolans manage to enjoy life on pennies despite great poverty and Papa's alcoholism. The film presents the family and follows their 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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Cast of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
  • Dorothy McGuireKatie Nolan
  • Joan BlondellAunt Sissy
  • James DunnJohnny Nolan
  • Lloyd NolanOfficer McShane
  • James GleasonMcGarrity
  • Ted DonaldsonNeeley Nolan
  • Peggy Ann GarnerFrancie Nolan
  • Ruth NelsonMiss McDonough
  • John AlexanderSteve Edwards
  • B.S. PullyChristmas Tree Vendor
  • Ferike BorosGrandmother (uncredited)
  • Virginia BrissacMiss Tilford (uncredited)
  • Lillian BronsonLibrarian (uncredited)
  • Adeline De Walt ReynoldsMrs. Waters (uncredited)
  • Charles HaltonMr. Barker (uncredited)
  • Harry Harvey Jr.Herschel Knutson (uncredited)
  • J. Farrell MacDonaldMr. Carney The Junkman (uncredited)
  • Mae MarshTynmore Sister (uncredited)
  • Nicholas RayBakery Clerk (uncredited)
  • Erskine SanfordUndertaker (uncredited)
  • Gloria TalbottTeen-Age Girl in Classroom (uncredited)
  • Robert J. AndersonAugie (uncredited)
  • Jessie ArnoldNurse (uncredited)
  • John BerkesMr. Creckenbox (uncredited)
  • Linda BieberGirl (uncredited)
  • Wyrley BirchOld man on second floor landing (uncredited)
  • Al BridgeCheap Charlie (uncredited)
  • Boots BrownBoy (uncredited)
  • Sally Ann BrownGirl (uncredited)
  • Sheila BrownGirl (uncredited)
  • Bobby BurnsLibrary Patron (uncredited)
  • George M. CarletonDoctor (uncredited)
  • James B. CarsonUndetermined (uncredited)
  • Alec CraigWerner (uncredited)
  • Peter CusanelliThe Barber (uncredited)
  • Harry DennyUndetermined (uncredited)
  • Joy DuguayGirl (uncredited)
  • Al EbenUnion Man (uncredited)
  • Fernanda EliscuUndetermined (uncredited)
  • Edythe ElliottNurse (uncredited)
  • Robert FerreroRaider (uncredited)
  • Elvin FieldBoy (uncredited)
  • Norman FieldPrincipal (uncredited)
  • Jean FowlerUndetermined (uncredited)
  • Paul GraeffRaider (uncredited)
  • Vincent GraeffHenny Gaddis (uncredited)
  • Joseph J. GreeneHassler (uncredited)
  • Irving GumpUndetermined (uncredited)
  • Edith HallorChristmas Tree Customer (uncredited)
  • Ethyl May HallsUndetermined (uncredited)
  • Mary Lou HarringtonGirl (uncredited)
  • Paul HiltonBoy (uncredited)
  • Janice HoodGirl (uncredited)
  • Teddy InfuhrBoy in Soda Fountain (uncredited)
  • Edna JacksonTynmore Sister (uncredited)
  • Mickey KuhnBoy at Christmas Tree Throw (uncredited)
  • Eva Lee KuneyGirl (uncredited)
  • Jacqueline LarkinGirl (uncredited)
  • Jack LawrenceBakery Clerk (uncredited)
  • Susan LesterFlossie Gaddis (uncredited)
  • Gerald MackeyRaider (uncredited)
  • Robert MalcolmDoctor (uncredited)
  • Charles MarshUndetermined (uncredited)
  • Patricia McFaddenSheila (uncredited)
  • Mickey McGuireRaider (uncredited)
  • George MeaderPrincipal (uncredited)
  • George MelfordMr. Spencer (uncredited)
  • Robert MilaschCitizen (uncredited)
  • Sue Moore(uncredited)
  • Ronnie PattisonBoy (uncredited)
  • Francis PierlotPriest at Funeral (uncredited)
  • Constance PurdyUndetermined (uncredited)
  • Gordon RaderBoy (uncredited)
  • Ruth RickabyUndetermined (uncredited)
  • Walt RobbinsJunkman (uncredited)
  • Nancy June RobinsonGirl (uncredited)
  • Tony SantoroWaiter (uncredited)
  • Harry SeymourFloorwalker at 5 & 10 Cent Store (uncredited)
  • Danny ShawRaider (uncredited)
  • Art SmithCharley (uncredited)
  • William SmithBoy (uncredited)
  • Robert StrangeDoctor (uncredited)
  • Robert TaitStreet Singer (uncredited)
  • Dink TroutUndetermined (uncredited)
  • Joyce TuckerGirl (uncredited)
  • Paul WeigelCandy Store Proprietor (uncredited)
  • Martha WentworthSheila's Mother (uncredited)
  • Cecil WestonUndetermined (uncredited)
  • Jack CarrUndetermined (uncredited)
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