A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945)

Terrific movie about a struggling family living in a tenement.  The father is both loving and an alcoholic with continual dreams about his showbiz ship finally coming in. His children adore him but his wife is tired of being the only responsible one.

It’s terribly affecting and treads the line between depressing and inspiring beautifully. It’s a reminder that family means sacrifice and, no matter what a family’s circumstance, love can be a part of the picture. It's lovely and sad.

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