The Five Pennies
First aired on Jun 18, 1959
70%
Genres: Drama, Music
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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Danny Kaye | Red Nichols
Barbara Bel Geddes | Wila Stutsman
Louis Armstrong | Louis Armstrong
Harry Guardino | Tony Valani
Bob Crosby | Wil Paradise
Bobby Troup | Artie Schutt
Featured Crew
Melville Shavelson | Director
Red Nichols | Musician
John P. Fulton | Special Effects
Hal C. Kern | Production Assistant
Farciot Edouart | Visual Effects
Sylvia Fine | Songs
