The Five Pennies

Synopsis

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.

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Key crew

• Melville ShavelsonDirector
• Jack RoseScreenplay
• Melville ShavelsonScreenplay
• Leith StevensOriginal Music Composer

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
• Ray DaleyGlenn Miller
• Valerie AllenTommye Eden

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