The Five Pennies

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Danny KayeRed Nichols

Barbara Bel GeddesWila Stutsman

Louis Armstrong

Louis ArmstrongLouis Armstrong

Harry GuardinoTony Valani

Bob CrosbyWil Paradise

Bobby TroupArtie Schutt

Susan GordonYoung Dorothy Nichols

Tuesday WeldTeenaged Dorothy Nichols

Ray AnthonyJimmy Dorsey

Shelly ManneDave Tough

Ray Daley

Ray DaleyGlenn Miller

Valerie AllenTommye Eden