The Five Pennies (1959)
1959 · NR · 1h 57m · Drama, Music
Genres: Drama, Music
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.
Director: Melville Shavelson
Writers: Melville Shavelson, Jack Rose, Robert Smith
Music by: Leith Stevens
Cinematography: Daniel L. Fapp
Editor: Frank P. Keller
Cast
Danny Kaye as Red NicholsBarbara Bel Geddes as Wila StutsmanLouis Armstrong as Louis ArmstrongHarry Guardino as Tony ValaniBob Crosby as Wil ParadiseBobby Troup as Artie SchuttSusan Gordon as Young Dorothy NicholsTuesday Weld as Teenaged Dorothy NicholsRay Anthony as Jimmy DorseyShelly Manne as Dave ToughRay Daley as Glenn MillerValerie Allen as Tommye EdenMore like this
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