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