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Movie Info
In this film based on a true story, Red Nichols (Danny Kaye) moves from his small town to New York City to become a jazz musician. Although he experiences culture shock, he soon becomes well respected in the clubs, even forming a friendship with Louis Armstrong (Louis Armstrong). After marrying Willa (Barbara Bel Geddes) and having a daughter, Dorothy (Susan Gordon), Red still tours constantly. But, when he learns that Dorothy has polio, he realizes he must rethink his priorities.
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Genre: Musical
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Original Language: English
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Director: Melville Shavelson
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Producer: Jack Rose
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Release Date (Theaters): wide
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Distributor: Paramount Pictures
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Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Dena Productions
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Sound Mix: Stereo
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Audience Reviews for The Five Pennies
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Nice Jazz drama. Kaye gives a good performance and nice cameos by Jazz greats.
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Not a typical Danny Kaye character, but a beautiful story of a family's struggles. And yes, Kaye still gets in a few laughs.
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