The Five Pennies
NR 1959-06-18 (US) • Drama, Music • 117minutes • Play Trailer
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.
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Danny Kaye

Red Nichols

Barbara Bel Geddes

Wila Stutsman

Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong

Harry Guardino

Tony Valani

Bob Crosby

Wil Paradise

Bobby Troup

Artie Schutt

Susan Gordon

Young Dorothy Nichols

Tuesday Weld

Teenaged Dorothy Nichols

Ray Anthony

Jimmy Dorsey

Shelly Manne

Dave Tough

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