The Five Pennies
1959, drama, music
117 minutes
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
Red Nichols
Wila Stutsman
Louis Armstrong
Tony Valani
Wil Paradise
Artie Schutt
Young Dorothy Nichols
Teenaged Dorothy Nichols
Jimmy Dorsey
Dave Tough
Glenn Miller
Tommye Eden
Girl at Birthday Party
Dancer at College Prom
Girl at Birthday Party
Patient
Musician
Choreographer
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Crew
Art
Art direction
Art direction
Set decoration
Set decoration
Camera
Costume and make-up
Costume design
Crew
Directing
Director
Editing
Editor
Production
Producer
Sound
, original music composer
Sound recordist
Sound recordist
Writing
Visual effects
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