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
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The Five Pennies
★ 6.9/1019591h 57m
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Melville Shavelson
- Producers
- Jack Rose
- Studio
- Dena Productions
Maturity rating
NRCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
