The Five Pennies (1959)

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.

Directing:
  • Melville Shavelson

Writing:
  • Melville Shavelson
  • Jack Rose
  • Robert Smith

Stars:
Release Date: 1959-06-18
themoviedb icon 6.7/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 117

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