EPSILON
Film7.51945128m

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Drama

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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Cast

Dorothy McGuireJoan BlondellJames DunnLloyd NolanJames GleasonTed DonaldsonPeggy Ann GarnerRuth NelsonJohn AlexanderB.S. PullyFerike BorosVirginia Brissac

Director

Elia Kazan

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