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