A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

"Each heart-warming character comes alive on the screen!"

Mar 1 1945 PG 2h 9m
Drama, Romance

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Tess Slesinger, Frank Davis, Betty Smith

Directed by

Elia Kazan

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

20th Century Fox

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
8,671
Average Rating
8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA