The Five Pennies movie poster

The Five Pennies - 1959

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.

117min

1959

U

Released

0.0/10

7.1/10

Cast

Danny KayeRed Nichols

Barbara Bel GeddesWila Stutsman

Louis ArmstrongLouis Armstrong

Harry GuardinoTony Valani

Bob CrosbyWil Paradise

Bobby TroupArtie Schutt

Susan GordonYoung Dorothy Nichols

Tuesday WeldTeenaged Dorothy Nichols

Ray AnthonyJimmy Dorsey

Shelly ManneDave Tough

Valerie AllenTommye Eden

Cindy CarolGirl at Birthday Party

Toby MichaelsGirl at Birthday Party

Charles HerbertPatient

John BensonMusician

About The Five Pennies

The Five Pennies 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.

Age Rating: U

Runtime: 117min

Extra details

Original Title: The Five Pennies

Original Language: English

Directed By: Melville Shavelson

Production Companies

Dena Productions

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