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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Drama

2h 8m

February 28, 1945 (80 years ago)

Overview

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.

ActorAge thenAge now
Dorothy McGuire

Dorothy McGuire

Katie Nolan

Birthday: June 14, 1916

28 September 13, 2001 (85)
Joan Blondell

Joan Blondell

Aunt Sissy

Birthday: August 30, 1906

38 December 25, 1979 (73)
James Dunn

James Dunn

Johnny Nolan

Birthday: November 2, 1901

43 September 3, 1967 (65)
Lloyd Nolan

Lloyd Nolan

Officer McShane

Birthday: August 11, 1902

42 September 27, 1985 (83)
James Gleason

James Gleason

McGarrity

Birthday: May 22, 1882

62 April 12, 1959 (76)
Ted Donaldson

Ted Donaldson

Neeley Nolan

Birthday: August 20, 1933

11 March 1, 2023 (89)
Peggy Ann Garner

Peggy Ann Garner

Francie Nolan

Birthday: February 3, 1932

13 October 16, 1984 (52)
Ruth Nelson

Ruth Nelson

Miss McDonough

Birthday: August 2, 1905

39 September 12, 1992 (87)
John Alexander

John Alexander

Steve Edwards

Birthday: November 29, 1897

47 July 13, 1982 (84)
B.S. Pully

B.S. Pully

Christmas Tree Vendor

Birthday: May 14, 1910

34 January 6, 1972 (61)