A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945)
Each heart-warming character comes alive on the screen!
Storyline
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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Movie Details
| Original title | A Tree Grows in Brooklyn |
|---|---|
| Release date | Feb 28, 1945 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | new york city, based on novel or book, nostalgic, family, 1910s, alcoholism, poverty, tree, black and white, brooklyn, new york city, irish-american, tenement |
FAQ
What is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 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.
When was A Tree Grows in Brooklyn released?
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was released on Feb 28, 1945 (status: Released).
Who directed A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?
Elia Kazan directed A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.
What is the TMDB rating of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn has a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 from 110 votes.