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