1959
6.7 (24 votes)
1h 57m
Genres
Drama
Music
Production Companies
Dena Productions
The Five Pennies
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Director: Melville Shavelson
Screenplay: Melville Shavelson, Jack Rose
Director of Photography: Daniel L. Fapp
Story: Robert Smith
Producer: Jack Rose
Top Cast
Videos
The Five Pennies - Trailer
