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