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The Five Pennies
The Five Pennies

The Five Pennies

1959

6.7

Categories:

  • Drama
  • Music

Overview:

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.

Melville Shavelson

Director, Screenplay

Jack Rose

Screenplay, Producer

Cast:

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  • 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
  • Bobby Troup

    Bobby Troup

    Artie Schutt