The Five Pennies poster

The Five Pennies

Description: 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.

Genres: Drama, Music

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Budget: $0 | Revenue : $0

Runtime: 117 minutes

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Danny Kaye

Played Red Nichols

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Barbara Bel Geddes

Played Wila Stutsman

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Louis Armstrong

Played Louis Armstrong

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Harry Guardino

Played Tony Valani

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Bob Crosby

Played Wil Paradise

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Bobby Troup

Played Artie Schutt

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Susan Gordon

Played Young Dorothy Nichols

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Tuesday Weld

Played Teenaged Dorothy Nichols

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Ray Anthony

Played Jimmy Dorsey

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Shelly Manne

Played Dave Tough

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Ray Daley

Played Glenn Miller

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Valerie Allen

Played Tommye Eden

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Cindy Carol

Played Girl at Birthday Party

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Robert Banas

Played Dancer at College Prom

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Toby Michaels

Played Girl at Birthday Party

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Charles Herbert

Played Patient

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John Benson

Played Musician

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Earl Barton

Played Choreographer

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Herschel Graham

Played Hotel Guest (uncredited)

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