A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945)

Name: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Released: 1945

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.

Genres: Drama

What to watch after A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) — Elia Kazan directed both
Splendor in the Grass (1961) — Elia Kazan directed both
East of Eden (1955) — Same subject: 1910s
Of Mice and Men (1939)
The Pride of the Yankees (1942)
West Side Story (1961) — Same subject: new york city