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