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