A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
US (1945): Drama
Elia Kazan made his directorial debut with this adaptation of Betty Smith's novel about a bright, young girl growing up in turn-of-the-century Brooklyn, trying to rise above her tenement existence. Sensitively filmed by Kazan, and graced with wonderful performances by James Dunn as the wistful, alcoholic father and Dorothy McGuire as a strong-willed mother. Supporting cast includes Joan Blondell, Lloyd Nolan and James Gleason. Peggy Ann Garner won a special Oscar® for her performance. (20th Century-Fox) (Amazon.com)
2 nominations, 1 Award, 1 Special Award
· Best Supporting Actor 1945: James Dunn
· Special Award 1945: Peggy Ann Garner - outstanding child actress of 1945
· Writing (Screenplay) 1945: Frank Davis, Tess Slesinger