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