The Five Pennies

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Jun 18, 59 Drama , Music

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.

Director
Melville Shavelson
Musician
Red Nichols
Special Effects
John P. Fulton
Production Assistant
Hal C. Kern
Visual Effects
Farciot Edouart

Top Billed Cast

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

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