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