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