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