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The Five Pennies
📅 6/18/1959⏱️ 117 minutes★6.8/10
The Five Pennies
📅 6/18/1959⏱️ 117 minutes★6.8/10
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.
Release Date
June 18, 1959
Runtime
117 minutes
Rating
★6.8/10(30 votes)
Status
Released
Genres
DramaMusic
Cast
Danny Kaye
Red Nichols
Barbara Bel Geddes
Wila Stutsman
Harry Guardino
Tony Valani
Bob Crosby
Wil Paradise
Bobby Troup
Artie Schutt
Susan Gordon
Young Dorothy Nichols
Tuesday Weld
Teenaged Dorothy Nichols
Ray Anthony
Jimmy Dorsey
Shelly Manne
Dave Tough
Valerie Allen
Tommye Eden
Cindy Carol
Girl at Birthday Party
Robert Banas
Dancer at College Prom
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