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Film Matinee: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

BBC One
on BBC One London

Adapted from the novel by Betty Smith.
Starring Dorothy McGuire, James Dunn, Joan Blondell, Peggy Ann Garner

Based on Betty Smith's well-known novel of a Brooklyn family and its struggle for existence and expression two generations ago.

Contributors

Adapted from the novel by:
Betty Smith
Director:
Elia Kazan
Producer:
Louis D. Lighton
Screenplay:
Tess Slesinger
Screenplay:
Frank Davis
Katie:
Dorothy McGuire
Johnny:
James Dunn
Aunt Sissy:
Joan Blondell
Francie:
Peggy Ann Garner
Neeley:
Ted Donaldson
McShane:
Lloyd Nolan
McGarrity:
James Gleason
Miss McDonough:
Ruth Nelson
Source: Radio Times

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