
The Five Pennies
The Five Pennies
Release: 1959-06-18·Runtime: 117m·★ 6.9
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
Toby Michaelsas Girl at Birthday Party
Danny Kayeas Red Nichols
Susan Gordonas Young Dorothy Nichols
Valerie Allenas Tommye Eden
Barbara Bel Geddesas Wila Stutsman
Louis Armstrongas Louis Armstrong
Bobby Troupas Artie Schutt
Tuesday Weldas Teenaged Dorothy Nichols
Charles Herbertas Patient
Harry Guardinoas Tony Valani
Bob Crosbyas Wil Paradise
Ray Anthonyas Jimmy Dorsey
Shelly Manneas Dave ToughCrew
" />Melville ShavelsonDirector, Screenplay
" />Red NicholsMusician
" />Daniel L. FappDirector of Photography
" />Sylvia FineSongs
" />Edith HeadCostume Design
" />Wally WestmoreMakeup Supervisor
" />Leith StevensConductor, Original Music Composer
" />Sam ComerSet Decoration
" />Jack RoseProducer, Screenplay