A Tree Grows in Brooklyn [30177] Released: 1945-02-28 Genres: Drama Revenue: unknown Cast: 89 Popularity: 0.9492 Links: : Homepage, IMDB, TMDB Synopsis : 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. Videos: