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