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