
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
John Bensonas Musician
Cindy Carolas Girl at Birthday Party
Barbara Bel Geddesas Wila Stutsman
Louis Armstrongas Louis Armstrong
Ray Anthonyas Jimmy Dorsey
Valerie Allenas Tommye Eden
Charles Herbertas Patient
Danny Kayeas Red Nichols
Shelly Manneas Dave Tough
Robert Banasas Dancer at College Prom
Harry Guardinoas Tony Valani
Bobby Troupas Artie Schutt
Susan Gordonas Young Dorothy Nichols
Bob Crosbyas Wil Paradise
Tuesday Weldas Teenaged Dorothy Nichols
Toby Michaelsas Girl at Birthday PartyCrew
" />Daniel L. FappDirector of Photography
" />Sam ComerSet Decoration
" />Leith StevensConductor, Original Music Composer
" />Wally WestmoreMakeup Supervisor
" />Sylvia FineSongs
" />Edith HeadCostume Design
" />Melville ShavelsonDirector, Screenplay
" />Red NicholsMusician
" />Jack RoseScreenplay, Producer