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