Movie Description

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

(1945)

Overview

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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Facts

Original TitleA Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1945-02-28

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 02h 08m

Production Companies20th Century Fox

Genres

  • Drama