The Five Pennies
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.
Status
Released
Released
1959-06-18
Runtime
1h 57m
Studio
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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Awards
Nominated for 3 Academy Awards
Academy Awards 3 nominated
- 1960 Best Cinematography, Color Nominated
- 1960 Best Original Musical Score Nominated
- 1960 Best Costume Design, Color Nominated
Golden Globe Awards 1 won · 1 nominated
- 1959 Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy Nominated
- 1959 New Star of the Year – Actress Won Tuesday Weld
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Director
Cast
Danny Kaye
Red Nichols
Barbara Bel Geddes
Wila Stutsman
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong
Harry Guardino
Tony Valani
Bob Crosby
Wil Paradise
Bobby Troup
Artie Schutt
Susan Gordon
Young Dorothy Nichols
Tuesday Weld
Teenaged Dorothy Nichols
Ray Anthony
Jimmy Dorsey
Shelly Manne
Dave Tough
Ray Daley
Glenn Miller
Valerie Allen
Tommye Eden
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