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