DVD
A tree grows in Brooklyn / 20th Century Fox ; screen play by Tess Slesinger and Frank Davis ; produced by Louis D. Lighton ; directed by Elia Kazan.
Based on Betty Smith's novel, the film tells the story of a girl who strives for a better life, despite her family's poverty, which is caused in part by her father's alcoholism
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Beverly Hills, Calif. : Twentieth Century-Fox Home Entertainment, [2010]
- Copyright: ©2010
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Adapted from the novel by Betty Smith Originally produced as a motion picture in 1945 Issued as part of a 16-title, 18-disc boxed set (Elia Kazan collection) with: A Letter to Elia (documentary); Boomerang!; Gentleman's agreement; Pinky; Panic in the streets; A Streetcar named Desire; Viva Zapata!; Man on a tightrope; On the waterfront; East of Eden; Baby doll; A face in the crowd, Wild river; Splendor in the grass; America, America. Hardcover book (100 p. : ill. ; 19 x 28 cm.) accompanying set entitled: The Elia Kazan collection selected by Martin Scorsese; written by David M. Gillen Extras include: Commentary by film historian Richard Schickel, with Elia Kazan, Ted Donaldson, and Norman Lloyd; The making of A tree grows in Brooklyn; An appreciation of Dorothy McGuire; Movietonews: Betty Smith acknowledges artist renderings of the characters from her novel; Movietonews: Motion picture Academy Awards, Oscars for film achievements; sneak peek |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Leon Shamroy ; editor, Dorothy Spencer ; music, Alfred Newman |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Dorothy McGuire, Joan Blondell, James Dunn, Peggy Ann Garner, Lloyd Nolan, James Gleason, Ted Donaldson |
| System Details Note: | DVD (NTSC); region 1; Dolby digital mono |
| Language Note: | In English, with optional subtitles in English (SDH), French or Spanish |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Families > Drama. Alcoholics > Family relationships > Drama. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Missouri Evergreen.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 1 total copy.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon-Laclede County Library | DVD 791.43 Tree (Text) | 3803498678 | DVD | Available | - |
