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The Five Pennies

The Five Pennies

6.9 (29) ·1959 ·117 min ·Movie
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.

Top Cast

Danny Kaye
Danny Kaye
Red Nichols
Barbara Bel Geddes
Barbara Bel Geddes
Wila Stutsman
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong
Harry Guardino
Harry Guardino
Tony Valani
Bob Crosby
Bob Crosby
Wil Paradise
Bobby Troup
Bobby Troup
Artie Schutt
Susan Gordon
Susan Gordon
Young Dorothy Nichols
Tuesday Weld
Tuesday Weld
Teenaged Dorothy Nichols
Ray Anthony
Ray Anthony
Jimmy Dorsey
Shelly Manne
Shelly Manne
Dave Tough

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