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The Five Pennies

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.

1959 |1h 57m |  Drama, Music

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Cast

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Danny Kaye

Red Nichols

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Barbara Bel Geddes

Wila Stutsman

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Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong

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Harry Guardino

Tony Valani

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Bob Crosby

Wil Paradise

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Bobby Troup

Artie Schutt

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Susan Gordon

Young Dorothy Nichols

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Tuesday Weld

Teenaged Dorothy Nichols

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Ray Anthony

Jimmy Dorsey

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Shelly Manne

Dave Tough

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Valerie Allen

Tommye Eden

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Cindy Carol

Girl at Birthday Party

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Toby Michaels

Girl at Birthday Party

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Charles Herbert

Patient

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John Benson

Musician

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Herschel Graham

Hotel Guest (uncredited)

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Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

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