The Five Pennies Poster

The Five Pennies

67.00% | June 18, 1959 | Drama, Music

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.

Featured Crew

Melville Shavelson
Director
Robert Smith
Story
Jack Rose
Screenplay

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

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