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