Film·1959·NR·1h 57m

The Five Pennies

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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.

Directed by Melville Shavelson

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Cast

12 credited

Danny Kaye
Danny KayeRed Nichols
Barbara Bel Geddes
Barbara Bel GeddesWila Stutsman
Louis Armstrong
Louis ArmstrongLouis Armstrong
Harry Guardino
Harry GuardinoTony Valani
Bob Crosby
Bob CrosbyWil Paradise
Bobby Troup
Bobby TroupArtie Schutt
Susan Gordon
Susan GordonYoung Dorothy Nichols
Tuesday Weld
Tuesday WeldTeenaged Dorothy Nichols
Ray Anthony
Ray AnthonyJimmy Dorsey
Shelly Manne
Shelly ManneDave Tough
Ray Daley
Ray DaleyGlenn Miller
Valerie Allen
Valerie AllenTommye Eden

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