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.| Status: | Released (1945-02-28) |
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| Awards: | Won 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 1 nomination total |
| Screen: | Tess Slesinger, Frank Davis, Betty Smith |
| Productions: | 20th Century Fox |
| Production Countries: | United States of America |
| Spoken Languages: | English |
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Casts
- 24815: Dorothy McGuire - Katie Nolan
- 13568: Joan Blondell - Aunt Sissy
- 131618: James Dunn - Johnny Nolan
- 19411: Lloyd Nolan - Officer McShane
- 30537: James Gleason - McGarrity
- 549612: Ted Donaldson - Neeley Nolan
- 34210: Peggy Ann Garner - Francie Nolan
Crews
- 2746: Elia Kazan - Director - Directing
- 14962: Dorothy Spencer - Editor - Editing
- 2439: Louis D. Lighton - Producer - Production
- 8503: Alfred Newman - Original Music Composer - Sound
- 592460: Betty Smith - Novel - Writing
- 13270: Leon Shamroy - Director of Photography - Camera
- 1377159: Guy Pearce - Makeup Artist - Costume & Make-Up
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This is the charming adaption of Betty Smith's acclaimed novel. It's both heartwarming and heartbreaking. The acting is riveting all the way around, and this is one of those rare times when everyone is perfectly cast. But particularly Peggy Ann Garner and James Dunn, both of whose ....
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At the turn of the 20th century, the Nolan family eek out a living in New York. Mum “Katie” (Dorothy Maguire) is trying to raise impressionable daughter “Francie” (Peggy Ann Garner) and son “Neeley” (Ted Donaldson) whilst their well meaning but dipso entertainer of a father (James Du ....
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