

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 Fran…
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945) is a drama film directed by Elia Kazan. It stars Dorothy McGuire, Joan Blondell, and James Dunn. The film runs for 2 hours 8 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.5 out of 10 from 109 votes.

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

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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn stars Dorothy McGuire, Joan Blondell, James Dunn, and Lloyd Nolan, and was directed by Elia Kazan.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was released in 1945.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a drama film.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn holds an average audience score of 7.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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