Betty Smith’s “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” 1943 Film Adaptation
By Nava Atlas | On November 27, 2015 | Updated September 26, 2022 | Comments (0)
The 1943 film version of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, adapted from the beloved book of the same title by Betty Smith, was widely acclaimed both by audiences and critics and won a number of awards.
However, contemporary readers who adore the book should note that the storyline covers about 6 years in the lives of the Nolans, while the film’s actions take place within a much shorter span of time — compressed into not much more than a year.
As such, this is a film that is an interpretation of the book, unlike Gone With the Wind and others whose film versions remained true to the book. Read More→