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The Five Pennies

6.919591h 57mNRMovieDramaMusic

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.

DirectorMelville Shavelson
WritersMelville Shavelson·Jack Rose
ProducerJack Rose

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Cast · Directed by Melville Shavelson

DKDanny Kaye
Danny Kaye
Red Nichols
BGBarbara Bel Geddes
Barbara Bel Geddes
Wila Stutsman
LALouis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong
HGHarry Guardino
Harry Guardino
Tony Valani
BCBob Crosby
Bob Crosby
Wil Paradise
BTBobby Troup
Bobby Troup
Artie Schutt
SGSusan Gordon
Susan Gordon
Young Dorothy Nichols
TWTuesday Weld
Tuesday Weld
Teenaged Dorothy Nichols
RARay Anthony
Ray Anthony
Jimmy Dorsey
SMShelly Manne
Shelly Manne
Dave Tough
RD
Ray Daley
Glenn Miller
VAValerie Allen
Valerie Allen
Tommye Eden

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