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