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The Five Pennies

NR
DramaMusic
6.7/10(23 ratings)

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.

06-18-1959
1h 57m
The Five Pennies
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Main Cast

Danny Kaye

Danny Kaye

Red Nichols

Barbara Bel Geddes

Barbara Bel Geddes

Wila Stutsman

Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong

Harry Guardino

Harry Guardino

Tony Valani

Bob Crosby

Bob Crosby

Wil Paradise

Artie Schutt

Young Dorothy Nichols

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Melville Shavelson
Production:
Dena Productions

Key Crew

Director:
Melville Shavelson
Production Assistant:
Hal C. Kern
Conductor:
Leith Stevens
Songs:
Sylvia Fine
Story:
Robert Smith

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en