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