
The Five Pennies
The Five Pennies
Release: 1959-06-18·Runtime: 117m·★ 6.9
DramaMusic
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Dena Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Toby Michaelsas Girl at Birthday Party
Louis Armstrongas Louis Armstrong
Bob Crosbyas Wil Paradise
Susan Gordonas Young Dorothy Nichols
Valerie Allenas Tommye Eden
Barbara Bel Geddesas Wila Stutsman
Bobby Troupas Artie Schutt
Tuesday Weldas Teenaged Dorothy Nichols
Robert Banasas Dancer at College Prom
Charles Herbertas Patient
Danny Kayeas Red Nichols
Harry Guardinoas Tony Valani
Ray Anthonyas Jimmy Dorsey
Shelly Manneas Dave Tough
Cindy Carolas Girl at Birthday PartyCrew
" />Daniel L. FappDirector of Photography
" />Sam ComerSet Decoration
" />Leith StevensConductor, Original Music Composer
" />Wally WestmoreMakeup Supervisor
" />Melville ShavelsonDirector, Screenplay
" />Edith HeadCostume Design
" />Red NicholsMusician
" />Sylvia FineSongs
" />Jack RoseScreenplay, Producer