The Five Pennies (1959)

Synopsis: The musical biopic of jazz great Red Nichols features a healthy dose of melodrama along with the melodies. As the famed Dixieland cornetist, he runs into opposition to his sound, but breaks through... The musical biopic of jazz great Red Nichols features a healthy dose of melodrama along with the melodies. As the famed Dixieland cornetist, he runs into opposition to his sound, but breaks through to success. He marries a warm, patient woman (Bel Geddes) and even finds time to raise a family. Then tragedy strikes when their daughter contracts polio. The jazzman puts down his horn to stand by her. Among the musical cameos is a hot turn by Armstrong in a duet with Kaye. [More]

Starring: Danny Kaye, Tuesday Weld, Louis Armstrong, Bob Crosby

Starring: Danny Kaye, Tuesday Weld, Louis Armstrong, Bob Crosby, Bobby Troup, Ray Anthony, Shelly Manne, Barbara Bel Geddes, Harry Guardino, Susan Gordon, Valerie Allen

Director: Melville Shavelson

Director: Melville Shavelson
Screenwriter: Melville Shavelson, Jack Rose
Producer: Jack Rose
Composer: Leith Stevens

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