The Five Pennies Reviews
Anthony V
Super Reviewer
May 21, 2008
Nice Jazz drama. Kaye gives a good performance and nice cameos by Jazz greats.
torjohnson3
August 6, 2008
Danny Kaye fine in a typical Hollywood bio. Some great music and cameos by real jazz musicians. Tuesday Weld as the daughter!
Valerie G
Super Reviewer
September 12, 2007
Not a typical Danny Kaye character, but a beautiful story of a family's struggles. And yes, Kaye still gets in a few laughs.
September 12, 2007
Anyone who is a real music lover should love this film. Louis Armstrong and Danny Kaye, I didnt picture it working but it was done beautifully. Recommended for all. This is my favorite Danny Kaye movie so far.
July 20, 2007
Louis Armstrong and Kaye both play the trumpit so well, I had to close my eyes and just enjoy the music. He still had his funny wits about him throughout the entire movie. If I could ever find the soundtrack, I would buy it within a heart beat!
One of the best Danny Kaye movies I have seen him done. A very touching story on how a man went for his dreams, and gave them up so then he can be there for his daughter, incase he would not have a second chance.
Louis Armstrong and Kaye both play the trumpit so well, I had to close my eyes and just enjoy the music. He still had his funny wits about him throughout the entire movie. If I could ever find the soundtrack, I would buy it within a heart beat!
sidney0228
December 23, 2006
Danny Kayes portrayal of Red Nochols was fabulous, and the Music even more superb, with Louie Armstrong et all.
November 9, 2010
A nice little biopic about Red Nichols and His Five Pennies (many of which became more famous than him after they left his band, such as Glenn Miller). Highlight of the movie: Red Nichols and Louis Armstrong duet. Fantastic.
