The Five Pennies

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.

DramaMusic

Release: 1959-06-18Runtime: 117 minRating: 6.8 (28)

Cast

Danny Kaye

Red Nichols

Barbara Bel Geddes

Wila Stutsman

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

Crew

Melville Shavelson

Director

John P. Fulton

Special Effects

Farciot Edouart

Visual Effects

W. Wallace Kelley

Second Unit Director of Photography

Nellie Manley

Hair Supervisor

Hal C. Kern

Production Assistant

Leith Stevens

Conductor

Red Nichols

Musician

Sylvia Fine

Songs

Robert Smith

Story

Clips & Videos

The Five Pennies - Trailer