Michael
2026 · Music · Drama
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Film / 1959
The Five Pennies
Directed by
Melville Shavelson
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.
The story
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 KayeRed Nichols
Barbara Bel GeddesWila Stutsman
Louis ArmstrongLouis Armstrong
Harry GuardinoTony Valani
Bob CrosbyWil Paradise
Bobby TroupArtie Schutt
Susan GordonYoung Dorothy Nichols
Tuesday WeldTeenaged Dorothy Nichols
Ray AnthonyJimmy Dorsey
Shelly ManneDave Tough
Ray DaleyGlenn Miller
Valerie AllenTommye Eden
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