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