

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.
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.

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

Ruth Nelson
Miss McDonough