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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Plot: 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

Release Date: Wednesday, February 28 1945
79 years ago

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Dorothy McGuireDorothy McGuire was 28 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Katie Nolan'.

Birthday: Wed, Jun 14 1916 –
Thu, Sep 13 2001

Joan BlondellJoan Blondell was 38 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Aunt Sissy'.

Birthday: Thu, Aug 30 1906 –
Tue, Dec 25 1979

James DunnJames Dunn was 43 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Johnny Nolan'.

Birthday: Sat, Nov 02 1901 –
Sun, Sep 03 1967

Lloyd NolanLloyd Nolan was 42 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Officer McShane'.

Birthday: Mon, Aug 11 1902 –
Fri, Sep 27 1985

James GleasonJames Gleason was 62 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'McGarrity'.

Birthday: Mon, May 22 1882 –
Sun, Apr 12 1959

Ted DonaldsonTed Donaldson was 11 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Neeley Nolan'.

Birthday: Sun, Aug 20 1933 –
Wed, Mar 01 2023

Peggy Ann GarnerPeggy Ann Garner was 13 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Francie Nolan'.

Birthday: Wed, Feb 03 1932 –
Tue, Oct 16 1984

Ruth NelsonRuth Nelson was 39 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Miss McDonough'.

Birthday: Wed, Aug 02 1905 –
Sat, Sep 12 1992

John AlexanderJohn Alexander was 47 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Steve Edwards'.

Birthday: Mon, Nov 29 1897 –
Tue, Jul 13 1982

B.S. PullyB.S. Pully was 34 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Christmas Tree Vendor'.

Birthday: Sat, May 14 1910 –
Thu, Jan 06 1972

Ferike BorosFerike Boros was 71 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Grandmother (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Aug 01 1873 –
Tue, Jan 16 1951

Virginia BrissacVirginia Brissac was 61 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Miss Tilford (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Jun 10 1883 –
Thu, Jul 26 1979

Lillian BronsonLillian Bronson was 42 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Librarian (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Oct 21 1902 –
Wed, Aug 02 1995

Adeline De Walt ReynoldsAdeline De Walt Reynolds was 82 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Mrs. Waters (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Sep 19 1862 –
Sun, Aug 13 1961

Charles HaltonCharles Halton was 68 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Mr. Barker (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Mar 16 1876 –
Thu, Apr 16 1959

Harry Harvey Jr.Harry Harvey Jr. was 15 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Herschel Knutson (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Oct 09 1929 –
Fri, Dec 08 1978

J. Farrell MacDonaldJ. Farrell MacDonald was 69 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Mr. Carney The Junkman (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Jun 05 1875 –
Sat, Aug 02 1952

Mae MarshMae Marsh was 50 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Tynmore Sister (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Nov 07 1894 –
Tue, Feb 13 1968

Nicholas RayNicholas Ray was 33 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Bakery Clerk (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Aug 07 1911 –
Sat, Jun 16 1979

Erskine SanfordErskine Sanford was 59 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Undertaker (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Nov 19 1885 –
Mon, Jul 07 1969

Gloria TalbottGloria Talbott was 14 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Teen-Age Girl in Classroom (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Feb 08 1931 –
Tue, Sep 19 2000

Robert J. AndersonRobert J. Anderson was 11 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Augie (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Mar 06 1933 –
Fri, Jun 06 2008

Jessie ArnoldJessie Arnold was 60 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Nurse (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Dec 03 1884 –
Thu, May 05 1955

John BerkesJohn Berkes was 49 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Mr. Creckenbox (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Jun 13 1895 –
Thu, Jul 05 1951

Linda BieberLinda Bieber was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Girl (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Wyrley BirchWyrley Birch was 61 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Old man on second floor landing (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, May 06 1883 –
Sat, Feb 07 1959

Al BridgeAl Bridge was 54 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Cheap Charlie (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Feb 25 1891 –
Fri, Dec 27 1957

Boots BrownBoots Brown was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Boy (uncredited)'.

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Sally Ann BrownSally Ann Brown was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Girl (uncredited)'.

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Sheila BrownSheila Brown was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Girl (uncredited)'.

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Bobby BurnsBobby Burns was 66 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Library Patron (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Aug 31 1878 –
Sun, Jan 16 1966

George M. CarletonGeorge M. Carleton was 59 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Doctor (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Oct 28 1885 –
Sat, Sep 23 1950

James B. CarsonJames B. Carson was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Undetermined (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Alec CraigAlec Craig was 60 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Werner (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Mar 30 1884 –
Mon, Jun 25 1945

Peter CusanelliPeter Cusanelli was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'The Barber (uncredited)'.

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Harry DennyHarry Denny was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Undetermined (uncredited)'.

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Joy DuguayJoy Duguay was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Girl (uncredited)'.

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Al EbenAl Eben was 29 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Union Man (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Mar 11 1915 –
Thu, Jul 24 2003

Fernanda EliscuFernanda Eliscu was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Undetermined (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Edythe ElliottEdythe Elliott was 58 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Nurse (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Jul 14 1886 –
Sun, Apr 09 1978

Robert FerreroRobert Ferrero was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Raider (uncredited)'.

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Elvin FieldElvin Field was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Boy (uncredited)'.

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Norman FieldNorman Field was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Principal (uncredited)'.

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Jean FowlerJean Fowler was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Undetermined (uncredited)'.

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Paul GraeffPaul Graeff was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Raider (uncredited)'.

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Vincent GraeffVincent Graeff was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Henny Gaddis (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Joseph J. GreeneJoseph J. Greene was 50 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Hassler (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Nov 17 1894 –
Fri, Feb 09 1979

Irving GumpIrving Gump was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Undetermined (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Edith HallorEdith Hallor was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Christmas Tree Customer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Ethyl May HallsEthyl May Halls was 62 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Undetermined (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Nov 20 1882 –
Sat, Sep 16 1967

Mary Lou HarringtonMary Lou Harrington was 13 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Girl (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Mar 11 1931

Paul HiltonPaul Hilton was 16 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Boy (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Dec 28 1928 –
Sat, Apr 29 2017

Janice HoodJanice Hood was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Girl (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Teddy InfuhrTeddy Infuhr was 8 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Boy in Soda Fountain (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Nov 09 1936 –
Sat, May 12 2007

Edna JacksonEdna Jackson was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Tynmore Sister (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Mickey KuhnMickey Kuhn was 12 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Boy at Christmas Tree Throw (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Sep 21 1932 –
Sun, Nov 20 2022

Eva Lee KuneyEva Lee Kuney was 10 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Girl (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Apr 24 1934 –
Sun, May 24 2015

Jacqueline LarkinJacqueline Larkin was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Girl (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Jack LawrenceJack Lawrence was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Bakery Clerk (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Susan LesterSusan Lester was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Flossie Gaddis (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Gerald MackeyGerald Mackey was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Raider (uncredited)'.

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Robert MalcolmRobert Malcolm was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Doctor (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Charles MarshCharles Marsh was 51 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Undetermined (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Oct 04 1893 –
Sun, Mar 08 1953

Patricia McFaddenPatricia McFadden was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Sheila (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Mickey McGuireMickey McGuire was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Raider (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

George MeaderGeorge Meader was 56 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Principal (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Jul 06 1888 –
Tue, Dec 17 1963

George MelfordGeorge Melford was 68 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Mr. Spencer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Feb 19 1877 –
Tue, Apr 25 1961

Robert MilaschRobert Milasch was 59 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Citizen (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Apr 18 1885 –
Sun, Nov 14 1954

Sue MooreSue Moore was 44 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as '(uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Jan 19 1901 –
Sun, Apr 10 1966

Ronnie PattisonRonnie Pattison was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Boy (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Francis PierlotFrancis Pierlot was 69 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Priest at Funeral (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Jul 15 1875 –
Wed, May 11 1955

Constance PurdyConstance Purdy was 57 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Undetermined (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Sep 03 1887 –
Fri, Apr 01 1960

Gordon RaderGordon Rader was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Boy (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Ruth RickabyRuth Rickaby was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Undetermined (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Walt RobbinsWalt Robbins was 56 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Junkman (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Oct 18 1888 –
Tue, Jul 13 1965

Nancy June RobinsonNancy June Robinson was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Girl (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Tony SantoroTony Santoro was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Harry SeymourHarry Seymour was 53 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Floorwalker at 5 & 10 Cent Store (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Jun 22 1891 –
Sat, Nov 11 1967

Danny ShawDanny Shaw was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Raider (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Art SmithArt Smith was 45 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Charley (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Mar 22 1899 –
Sat, Feb 24 1973

William SmithWilliam Smith was 11 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Boy (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Mar 24 1933 –
Mon, Jul 05 2021

Robert StrangeRobert Strange was 63 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Doctor (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Nov 26 1881 –
Fri, Feb 22 1952

Robert TaitRobert Tait was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Street Singer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Dink TroutDink Trout was 46 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Undetermined (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Jun 18 1898 –
Sun, Mar 26 1950

Joyce TuckerJoyce Tucker was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Girl (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Paul WeigelPaul Weigel was 78 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Candy Store Proprietor (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Feb 17 1867 –
Fri, May 25 1951

Martha WentworthMartha Wentworth was 55 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Sheila's Mother (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Jun 02 1889 –
Fri, Mar 08 1974

Cecil WestonCecil Weston was 55 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Undetermined (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Sep 03 1889 –
Sat, Aug 07 1976

Jack CarrJack Carr was 38 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Undetermined (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, May 17 1906 –
Thu, Feb 02 1967

Crew

Elia KazanElia Kazan was 35 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Director'

Birthday: Tue, Sep 07 1909 –
Sun, Sep 28 2003

Leon ShamroyLeon Shamroy was 43 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Director of Photography'

Birthday: Tue, Jul 16 1901 –
Sun, Jul 07 1974

Saul WurtzelSaul Wurtzel was 32 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Assistant Director'

Birthday: Thu, Apr 11 1912 –
Mon, Nov 19 1984

Tess SlesingerTess Slesinger was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Screenplay'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Frank DavisFrank Davis was 47 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Screenplay'

Birthday: Sun, Oct 24 1897 –
Wed, Dec 19 1984

Louis D. LightonLouis D. Lighton was 49 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Producer'

Birthday: Mon, Nov 25 1895 –
Fri, Feb 01 1963

Dorothy SpencerDorothy Spencer was 36 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Editor'

Birthday: Wed, Feb 03 1909 –
Thu, May 23 2002

Alfred NewmanAlfred Newman was 43 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Original Music Composer'

Birthday: Sun, Mar 17 1901 –
Tue, Feb 17 1970

Edward B. PowellEdward B. Powell was 35 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Music Arranger'

Birthday: Sun, Dec 05 1909 –
Tue, Feb 28 1984

Nicholas RayNicholas Ray was 33 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Dialogue'

Birthday: Mon, Aug 07 1911 –
Sat, Jun 16 1979

Anita LoosAnita Loos was 56 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Dialogue'

Birthday: Wed, Apr 25 1888 –
Tue, Aug 18 1981

Lyle R. WheelerLyle R. Wheeler was 40 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Art Direction'

Birthday: Sun, Feb 12 1905 –
Wed, Jan 10 1990

Guy PearceGuy Pearce was 51 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Makeup Artist'

Birthday: Thu, Dec 14 1893 –
Mon, Jan 01 1979

Fred SersenFred Sersen was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Special Effects'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Sam BensonSam Benson was 59 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Wardrobe Supervisor'

Birthday: Fri, Jan 01 1886 –
Thu, Jun 13 1957

Betty SmithBetty Smith was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Novel'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Thomas LittleThomas Little was 58 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Set Decoration'

Birthday: Sat, Aug 28 1886 –
Tue, Mar 05 1985

Roger Heman Sr.Roger Heman Sr. was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Sound'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Frances C. RichardsonFrances C. Richardson was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Researcher'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday –
Thu, Aug 31 1995

Bernard FreericksBernard Freericks was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Sound'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Bonnie CashinBonnie Cashin was 36 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Costume Designer'

Birthday: Mon, Sep 28 1908 –
Thu, Feb 03 2000

Gertrude KingstonGertrude Kingston was 49 in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Research Assistant'

Birthday: Fri, Feb 07 1896 –
Thu, Nov 21 1996

Arthur PiersonArthur Pierson was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Dialogue'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

E. Truman JoinerE. Truman Joiner was >> in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as 'Key Grip'

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