Click here to visit our new site --> CafeDVD 2.0 (1945) Rating: Starring: Dorothy McGuire, Joan Blondell, James Dunn, Lloyd Nolan, James Gleason Director: Elia Kazan Category: Classics, Classic Dramas, Family Classics, Period Pieces, Tearjerkers, Family Dramas Studio: Subtitles: Length: 128     In early 20th-century Brooklyn, young Francie Nolan navigates the challenges of growing up in a poor family, driven by hope and her love of learning. The film, based on Betty Smith's novel, captures her coming-of-age experiences and the strength of her family bonds.