Movie Description
The Five Pennies
(1959)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Melville Shavelson
- Producer : Jack Rose
- Editor : Frank P. Keller
- Cast : Danny Kaye,Barbara Bel Geddes,Louis Armstrong,Harry Guardino,Bob Crosby,Bobby Troup,Susan Gordon,Tuesday Weld,Ray Anthony,Shelly Manne,Ray Daley,Valerie Allen,Cindy Carol,Robert Banas,Toby Michaels,Charles Herbert,John Benson,Earl Barton,Herschel Graham,Lynn Fields
Cast
Red Nichols
Wila Stutsman
Louis Armstrong
Tony Valani
Wil Paradise
Artie Schutt
Young Dorothy Nichols
Teenaged Dorothy Nichols
Jimmy Dorsey
Dave Tough
Glenn Miller
Tommye Eden
Girl at Birthday Party
Dancer at College Prom
Girl at Birthday Party
Patient
Musician
Choreographer
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Girl at Birthday Party (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Five Pennies
Status Released
Release Information
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1959-06-18
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 57m
Production CompaniesDena Productions
Genres
- Drama
- Music
