6.9The Five Pennies · 1959
The Five Pennies (1959) is a Drama / Music film directed by Melville Shavelson, starring Danny Kaye, Barbara Bel Geddes, Louis Armstrong.
DramaMusic
6.9Overview
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 Kaye, Barbara Bel Geddes, Louis Armstrong, Harry Guardino, Bob Crosby, Bobby Troup, Susan Gordon, Tuesday Weld
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What is "The Five Pennies" about?
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.
When was "The Five Pennies" released?
The Five Pennies was released in 1959.
Who stars in "The Five Pennies"?
The cast includes Danny Kaye, Barbara Bel Geddes, Louis Armstrong, Harry Guardino.
