The Five Pennies (1959)
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The struggle for success and eventual triumph of jazz trumpeter Red Nichols is portrayed in this biographical drama. Nominated for several Academy Awards, the film includes many musical numbers and appearances by numerous real jazz musicians, including Louis Armstrong.
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Cast
Danny Kaye
as 'Red' Nichols
as 'Red' Nichols
Barbara Bel Geddes
as Willa Stutsman
as Willa Stutsman
Bob Crosby
as Wil Paradise
as Wil Paradise
Louis Armstrong
as Himself
as Himself
Harry Guardino
as Tony Valani
as Tony Valani
Susan Gordon
as Dorothy Nichols at 6
as Dorothy Nichols at 6
Tuesday Weld
as Dorothy at 12 to 14
as Dorothy at 12 to 14
Valerie Allen
as Tommye Eden
as Tommye Eden
Ray Anthony
as Jimmy Dorsey
as Jimmy Dorsey
Shelly Manne
as Dave Tough
as Dave Tough
Ray Daley
as Glenn Miller
as Glenn Miller
Bobby Troup
as Arthur Schutt
as Arthur Schutt
Ray Daly Jr.
as Glenn Miller
as Glenn Miller
Earl Barton
as Choreographer
as Choreographer
Ned Glass
as Murray
as Murray
Bob Hope
as Himself
as Himself
Richard Shavelson
as Party
as Party
Blanche Sweet
as Bit
as Bit
Critic Reviews for The Five Pennies
All Critics (2) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (0)
The Five Pennies is a solidly crafted movie that glosses over a lot of the real history of jazz.
December 16, 2013 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
A bit of a sprightly-tragic mess, but if one doesn't try to sum up its parts, it's plenty entertaining in a nostalgic, old-movie way.
January 2, 2006 | Rating: 2.5/4
Audience Reviews for The Five Pennies
Nice Jazz drama. Kaye gives a good performance and nice cameos by Jazz greats.
Anthony Valletta
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