A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

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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  Dorothy McGuire

  Katie Nolan
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  Joan Blondell

  Aunt Sissy
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  James Dunn

  Johnny Nolan
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  Lloyd Nolan

  Officer McShane
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  James Gleason

  McGarrity
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  Ted Donaldson

  Neeley Nolan
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  Peggy Ann Garner

  Francie Nolan
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  Ruth Nelson

  Miss McDonough
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  John Alexander

  Steve Edwards
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  B.S. Pully

  Christmas Tree Vendor