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