The Five Pennies (1959)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Melville Shavelson
  • Profile picture of Danny Kaye
    Red Nichols Danny Kaye
  • Profile picture of Barbara Bel Geddes
    Wila Stutsman Barbara Bel Geddes
  • Profile picture of Louis Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong
  • Profile picture of Harry Guardino
    Tony Valani Harry Guardino
  • Profile picture of Bob Crosby
    Wil Paradise Bob Crosby
  • Profile picture of Bobby Troup
    Artie Schutt Bobby Troup
  • Profile picture of Susan Gordon
    Young Dorothy Nichols Susan Gordon
  • Profile picture of Tuesday Weld
    Teenaged Dorothy Nichols Tuesday Weld

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