A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

The story

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 & crew

Dorothy McGuireKatie Nolan

Joan BlondellAunt Sissy

James DunnJohnny Nolan

Lloyd NolanOfficer McShane

James GleasonMcGarrity

Ted DonaldsonNeeley Nolan

Peggy Ann GarnerFrancie Nolan

Ruth NelsonMiss McDonough

John AlexanderSteve Edwards

B.S. Pully

B.S. PullyChristmas Tree Vendor

Ferike BorosGrandmother (uncredited)

Virginia BrissacMiss Tilford (uncredited)