Movie

The Five Pennies

★ 6.9/10 · 29 votes 1959 1h 57m Released

DramaMusic

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.

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