
The Five Pennies
The Five Pennies
Release: 1959-06-18·Runtime: 117m·★ 6.8
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
Tuesday Weldas Teenaged Dorothy Nichols
Ray Anthonyas Jimmy Dorsey
Shelly Manneas Dave Tough
Cindy Carolas Girl at Birthday Party
Barbara Bel Geddesas Wila Stutsman
Bob Crosbyas Wil Paradise
Valerie Allenas Tommye Eden
Robert Banasas Dancer at College Prom
Toby Michaelsas Girl at Birthday Party
Danny Kayeas Red Nichols
Harry Guardinoas Tony Valani
Susan Gordonas Young Dorothy Nichols
Louis Armstrongas Louis Armstrong
Bobby Troupas Artie Schutt
Charles Herbertas PatientCrew
" />Melville ShavelsonDirector, Screenplay
" />Jack RoseProducer, Screenplay
" />Sylvia FineSongs
" />Daniel L. FappDirector of Photography
" />Wally WestmoreMakeup Supervisor
" />Edith HeadCostume Design
" />Red NicholsMusician
" />Leith StevensConductor, Original Music Composer
" />Sam ComerSet Decoration