
The Five Pennies
19591h 57min
Dixieland cornetist Red Nichols runs into opposition to his sound, but breaks through to success. He marries a warm, patient woman and even finds time to raise a family. Then tragedy strikes when their daughter contracts polio.
Storyline
Dixieland cornetist Red Nichols runs into opposition to his sound, but breaks through to success. He marries a warm, patient woman and even finds time to raise a family. Then tragedy strikes when their daughter contracts polio.
Released
June 18, 1959
Runtime
1h 57min
Director
Language
English
Production
Dena Productions
Cast
Danny Kaye
Red Nichols
Barbara Bel Geddes
Wila Stutsman
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong
Harry Guardino
Tony Valani
Bob Crosby
Wil Paradise
Bobby Troup
Artie Schutt
Susan Gordon
Young Dorothy Nichols
Tuesday Weld
Teenaged Dorothy Nichols
Ray Anthony
Jimmy Dorsey
Shelly Manne
Dave Tough
Ray Daley
Glenn Miller
Valerie Allen
Tommye Eden
Cindy Carol
Girl at Birthday Party
Robert Banas
Dancer at College Prom
Toby Michaels
Girl at Birthday Party
Charles Herbert
Patient
John Benson
Musician
Earl Barton
Choreographer
Herschel Graham
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
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