The Five Pennies
The Five Pennies1959
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The Five Pennies
1h 57m·Drama, Music·
Directed by Melville Shavelson·1959
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6.9/10 avgAverage user ratingDixieland 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.
DirectorMelville ShavelsonCinematographyDaniel L. FappScreenplayMelville ShavelsonStudioDena Productions
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Danny KayeRed Nichols | Red Nichols |
 Barbara Bel GeddesWila Stutsman | Wila Stutsman |
 Louis ArmstrongLouis Armstrong | Louis Armstrong |
 Harry GuardinoTony Valani | Tony Valani |
 Bob CrosbyWil Paradise | Wil Paradise |
 Bobby TroupArtie Schutt | Artie Schutt |
 Susan GordonYoung Dorothy Nichols | Young Dorothy Nichols |
 Tuesday WeldTeenaged Dorothy Nichols | Teenaged Dorothy Nichols |
 Ray AnthonyJimmy Dorsey | Jimmy Dorsey |
 Shelly ManneDave Tough | Dave Tough |
| RRay DaleyGlenn Miller | Glenn Miller |
 Valerie AllenTommye Eden | Tommye Eden |
 Cindy CarolGirl at Birthday Party | Girl at Birthday Party |
 Robert BanasDancer at College Prom | Dancer at College Prom |
 Toby MichaelsGirl at Birthday Party | Girl at Birthday Party |
 Charles HerbertPatient | Patient |
 John BensonMusician | Musician |
| EEarl BartonChoreographer | Choreographer |
| HHerschel GrahamHotel Guest (uncredited) | Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| LLynn FieldsGirl at Birthday Party (uncredited) | Girl at Birthday Party (uncredited) |