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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 tene...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Tree grows in Brooklyn (Motion picture)
Corporate Authors: Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation, Vella Visión S.A, InD DVD (Firm)
Other Authors: Kazan, Elia, Lighton, Louis D. (Louis Duryea), 1895-1963, Davis, Frank, 1897-1984, Slesinger, Tess, 1905-1945, Smith, Betty, 1896-1972, Garner, Peggy Ann, Dunn, James, 1901-1967, McGuire, Dorothy, 1918-2001
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: [Great Britain] : InD DVD LTD., [2005]
Series:InD classic.
Subjects:
Immigrants > Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.) > 20th century > Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
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Summary: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.
Item Description:Based on the novel "A tree grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1945.
Special features include: photo gallery, cast and crew biographies, original artwork.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (125 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD ; region 0 ; aspect ratio 4:3 full screen, Dolby digital.
Awards:Academy award, 1946: Best Actor in a Supporting Role (James Dunn).
National Film Registry selection, 2010.
Production Credits:Music, Richard Wagner ; photography, Leon Shamry.