The Five Pennies
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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Leith Stevens
American musical composer
Harry Guardino
American actor
Tuesday Weld
American actress
Shelly Manne
American jazz drummer
Melville Shavelson
American film director
Suzanne Gordon
American journalist
Danny Kaye
American actor
Barbara Bel Geddes
American actress
Ray Anthony
American bandleader
Bobby Troup
American actor
Susan Gordon
American actress
Sylvia Fine
American lyricist
Daniel L. Fapp
American cinematographer
Bob Crosby
American singer
Blanche Sweet
American film actress
Jack Rose
Cocktail
Danny K
South African singer
Yvonne Peattie
Actress
Valerie Allen
Actress
Glenn Miller
Director
Louis Armstrong
American trumpeter
Red Nichols
American cornetist
