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