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The Five Pennies

67 %|Jun 18, 1959|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.

Featured Crew

Melville Shavelson
Director
Robert Smith
Story
Jack Rose
Screenplay
Melville Shavelson
Screenplay
Jack Rose
Producer
Leith Stevens
Original Music Composer
Daniel L. Fapp
Director of Photography
Frank P. Keller
Editor

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Cast

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Danny Kaye
Red Nichols
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Barbara Bel Geddes
Wila Stutsman
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Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong
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Harry Guardino
Tony Valani
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Bob Crosby
Wil Paradise
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Bobby Troup
Artie Schutt
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Susan Gordon
Young Dorothy Nichols
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Tuesday Weld
Teenaged Dorothy Nichols
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Ray Anthony
Jimmy Dorsey
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Shelly Manne
Dave Tough
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Ray Daley
Glenn Miller
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Valerie Allen
Tommye Eden
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Cindy Carol
Girl at Birthday Party
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Robert Banas
Dancer at College Prom
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Toby Michaels
Girl at Birthday Party
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John Benson
Musician
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Earl Barton
Choreographer