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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

7.519452h 8mPGMovieDrama

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…

DirectorElia Kazan
WritersTess Slesinger·Frank Davis
ProducerLouis D. Lighton

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Cast · Directed by Elia Kazan

DMDorothy McGuire
Dorothy McGuire
Katie Nolan
JBJoan Blondell
Joan Blondell
Aunt Sissy
JDJames Dunn
James Dunn
Johnny Nolan
LNLloyd Nolan
Lloyd Nolan
Officer McShane
JGJames Gleason
James Gleason
McGarrity
TDTed Donaldson
Ted Donaldson
Neeley Nolan
PGPeggy Ann Garner
Peggy Ann Garner
Francie Nolan
RNRuth Nelson
Ruth Nelson
Miss McDonough
JAJohn Alexander
John Alexander
Steve Edwards
BP
B.S. Pully
Christmas Tree Vendor
FBFerike Boros
Ferike Boros
Grandmother (uncredited)
VBVirginia Brissac
Virginia Brissac
Miss Tilford (uncredited)

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