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