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