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