A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
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.
Cast
Dorothy McGuire
as Katie Nolan
Joan Blondell
as Aunt Sissy
James Dunn
as Johnny Nolan
Lloyd Nolan
as Officer McShane
James Gleason
as McGarrity
Ted Donaldson
as Neeley Nolan
Peggy Ann Garner
as Francie Nolan
Ruth Nelson
as Miss McDonough
John Alexander
as Steve Edwards
B.S. Pully
as Christmas Tree Vendor
Reviews
barrymost
This is the charming adaption of Betty Smith's acclaimed novel. It's both heartwarming and heartbreaking. The acting is riveting all the way around, and this is one of those rare times when everyone is perfectly cast. But particularly Peggy Ann Garner and James Dunn, both of whose careers, intere...
CinemaSerf
At the turn of the 20th century, the Nolan family eek out a living in New York. Mum “Katie” (Dorothy Maguire) is trying to raise impressionable daughter “Francie” (Peggy Ann Garner) and son “Neeley” (Ted Donaldson) whilst their well meaning but dipso entertainer of a father (James Dunn) struggles to...
