A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a American dramafilm from 1945 and was the debut film of Director Elia Kazan. The movie was based on the novel by Betty Smith and the screenplay of the film was used as a basis for a new version starring Cliff Robertson. Actor James Dunn won for his role in the film an Oscar for best supporting actor and actress Peggy Ann Garner received a special Oscar for Best minor supporting role. In 2010 was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry.