Drama ·Music · United States of America · 1959 · 1h 57m

The Five Pennies

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Director
Melville Shavelson
Cast
Danny Kaye as Red Nichols Barbara Bel Geddes as Wila Stutsman Louis Armstrong as Louis Armstrong Harry Guardino as Tony Valani Bob Crosby as Wil Paradise Bobby Troup as Artie Schutt
Crew
Daniel L. Fapp — Director of Photography Frank P. Keller — Editor Leith Stevens — Original Music Composer Melville Shavelson — Screenplay Jack Rose — Screenplay Robert Smith — Story
Synopsis

Dixieland cornetist Red Nichols runs into opposition to his sound, but breaks through to success. He marries a warm, patient woman and even finds time to raise a family. Then tragedy strikes when their daughter contracts polio.

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Key Collaborators
Melville Shavelson Director Daniel L. Fapp Director of Photography Frank P. Keller Editor Leith Stevens Original Music Composer Melville Shavelson Screenplay Jack Rose Screenplay Robert Smith Story Jack Rose Producer Edith Head Costume Design
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