A Wonderful 1940s Family Classic Everyone Should See! | Dorothy McGuire, James Dunn | Film

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945) is a heartfelt story about young Francie Nolan, who grows up in a struggling family in Brooklyn at the beginning of the 20th century. Surrounded by poverty, family hardships, and difficult choices, Francie holds on to her dreams of education and a better future. A moving Golden Age classic about growing up, hope, love, and the strength of family. Cast: Dorothy McGuire, Joan Blondell, James Dunn, Peggy Ann Garner, Lloyd Nolan, Ted Donaldson Genre: Drama, Family