A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945)
Country: US
Technical: bw 128m
Director: Elia Kazan
Cast: Peggy Ann Garner, James Dunn, Dorothy McGuire, Joan Blondell, Lloyd Nolan
Synopsis:
Living in a New York tenement at the turn of the century, the Nolan family rises above its manifold hardships, including a father who spends their money on drink but at least helps them dream of better things.
Review:
Affecting drama with a triumphant performance from McGuire, and a wonderful one from Blondell too. It was part of a new attempt at realism from Hollywood, though still filmed at the Fox studios.
Country: US
Technical: bw 128m
Director: Elia Kazan
Cast: Peggy Ann Garner, James Dunn, Dorothy McGuire, Joan Blondell, Lloyd Nolan
Synopsis:
Living in a New York tenement at the turn of the century, the Nolan family rises above its manifold hardships, including a father who spends their money on drink but at least helps them dream of better things.
Review:
Affecting drama with a triumphant performance from McGuire, and a wonderful one from Blondell too. It was part of a new attempt at realism from Hollywood, though still filmed at the Fox studios.
Country: US
Technical: bw 128m
Director: Elia Kazan
Cast: Peggy Ann Garner, James Dunn, Dorothy McGuire, Joan Blondell, Lloyd Nolan
Synopsis:
Living in a New York tenement at the turn of the century, the Nolan family rises above its manifold hardships, including a father who spends their money on drink but at least helps them dream of better things.
Review:
Affecting drama with a triumphant performance from McGuire, and a wonderful one from Blondell too. It was part of a new attempt at realism from Hollywood, though still filmed at the Fox studios.