The Five Pennies

6.8 / 10

(28 votes)

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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama,

Music

Duration:

117 minutes

Year:

1959

Director:

Melville Shavelson

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Company:

Dena Productions

Cast:
Danny Kaye

Red Nichols

Barbara Bel Geddes

Wila Stutsman

Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong

Harry Guardino

Tony Valani

Bob Crosby

Wil Paradise

Crew:
Melville Shavelson

Director

John P. Fulton

Special Effects

Nellie Manley

Hair Supervisor

Red Nichols

Musician

Leith Stevens

Conductor