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The Five Pennies: Full Cast & Crew 1959 Musical
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. Released: Aug 1, 1959 See Movie Details

Cast & Crew

All Cast Crew
Melville Shavelson Director, Screenwriter Danny Kaye "Red" Nichols Actor Barbara Bel Geddes Willa Stutsman Actor Louis Armstrong Self Bob Crosby Wil Paradise Actor Harry Guardino Tony Valani Actor Susan Gordon Dorothy Nichols Ages 6 to 8 Actor Tuesday Weld Dorothy Nichols Age 13 Actor Valerie Allen Tommye Eden Actor Ray Anthony Jimmy Dorsey Actor Shelly Manne Actor Bobby Troup Artie Schutt Actor Ray Daly Actor Jack Rose Producer, Screenwriter Daniel L. Fapp Cinematographer Frank P. Keller Film Editing Leith Stevens Original Music Tambi Larsen Art Director Hal Pereira Art Director Sam Comer Set Decoration Grace Gregory Set Decoration Edith Head Costume Design