1945
·128m
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Summary
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.
Director
Elia Kazan
Dialogue
Nicholas Ray
Dialogue
Anita Loos
Dialogue
Arthur Pierson
Novel
Betty Smith
Screenplay
Frank Davis
Screenplay
Tess Slesinger
Reviews
barrymost
September 4, 2019
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, interestingly and unfortunately enough, were failing within the next decade. They act marvelously well together, as the bright young daughter and her kindly, imaginative, but tragically alcoholic father. I nearly cried a few different times during this movie, and if you have a heart, you'll probably get pretty close to tears as well.
Media
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$0.00
Revenue:
$0.00
