The Five Pennies
1959 · Movie · NR · 117 min · ★ 6.9
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.
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Details
- Years
- 1959
- Release date
- 1959-06-18
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 117 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (29 votes)
Awards & recognition
- Golden Globe Award — New Star of the Year – Actress · 1959
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography, Color · 1960 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Musical Score · 1960 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Costume Design, Color · 1960 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy · 1959 · nominated
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- Golden Globe Award — New Star of the Year – Actress · 1959 · nominated
Cast & crew
Danny Kaye
as Red Nichols
Barbara Bel Geddes
as Wila Stutsman
Louis Armstrong
as Louis Armstrong
Harry Guardino
as Tony Valani
Bob Crosby
as Wil Paradise
Bobby Troup
as Artie Schutt
Susan Gordon
as Young Dorothy Nichols
Tuesday Weld
as Teenaged Dorothy Nichols
Ray Anthony
as Jimmy Dorsey
Shelly Manne
as Dave Tough
Directed by Melville Shavelson