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.
Elia Kazan | Director |
Dorothy Spencer | Editor |
Louis D. Lighton | Producer |
Alfred Newman | Original Music Composer |
Betty Smith | Novel |
Leon Shamroy | Director of Photography |
Guy Pearce | Makeup Artist |
Sam Benson | Wardrobe Supervisor |
Edward B. Powell | Music Arranger |
Gertrude Kingston | Research Assistant |