
The Five Pennies ( 1959 )
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.
Top 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

Tuesday Weld
Teenaged Dorothy Nichols

Ray Anthony
Jimmy Dorsey

Shelly Manne
Dave Tough

Ray Daley
Glenn Miller

Valerie Allen
Tommye Eden

Cindy Carol
Girl at Birthday Party

Robert Banas
Dancer at College Prom

Toby Michaels
Girl at Birthday Party

Charles Herbert
Patient

John Benson
Musician

Earl Barton
Choreographer

Herschel Graham
Hotel Guest (uncredited)

Lynn Fields
Girl at Birthday Party (uncredited)
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