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