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    The Five Pennies

    117'

    1959-06-18

    6.9

    Drama,Music

    Overview:

    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.

    DirectingMelville ShavelsonWritingRobert Smith

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    Cast

    2

    Red Nichols

    Danny Kaye

    2

    Wila Stutsman

    Barbara Bel Geddes

    1

    Louis Armstrong

    Louis Armstrong

    2

    Tony Valani

    Harry Guardino

    1

    Wil Paradise

    Bob Crosby

    2

    Artie Schutt

    Bobby Troup

    1

    Young Dorothy Nichols

    Susan Gordon

    2

    Teenaged Dorothy Nichols

    Tuesday Weld

    1

    Jimmy Dorsey

    Ray Anthony

    1

    Dave Tough

    Shelly Manne

    1

    Glenn Miller

    Ray Daley

    1

    Tommye Eden

    Valerie Allen

    1

    Girl at Birthday Party

    Cindy Carol

    1

    Dancer at College Prom

    Robert Banas

    1

    Girl at Birthday Party

    Toby Michaels

    1

    Patient

    Charles Herbert

    1

    Musician

    John Benson

    1

    Choreographer

    Earl Barton

    1

    Hotel Guest (uncredited)

    Herschel Graham

    1

    Girl at Birthday Party (uncredited)

    Lynn Fields

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    Details:

    • Budget: 0
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    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Dena Productions
    • Vote Count: 31
    • Popularity: 0.965
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:The Five Pennies

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