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.
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The Five Pennies Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Danny Kaye
He was 46, 74 years old when he died
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as Ernest Loring Nichols |
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Barbara Bel Geddes
She was 36, 82 years old when she died
|
as Wila Stutsman |
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Bobby Troup
He was 40, 80 years old when he died
|
as Artie Schutt |
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Louis Armstrong
He was 57, 69 years old when he died
|
as Himself |
|
Susan Gordon
She was 9, 62 years old when she died
|
as Dorothy Nichols - Ages 6 to 13 |
|
Ray Anthony
He was 37, now 102 years old
|
as Jimmy Dorsey |
|
Tuesday Weld
She was 15, now 81 years old
|
as Dorothy Nichols - Age 13 |
|
Harry Guardino
He was 33, 69 years old when he died
|
as Tony Valani |
|
Cindy Carol
She was 14, now 80 years old
|
as Girl at Birthday Party |
|
Ray Daley
|
as Glenn Miller |
|
Bob Crosby
He was 45, 79 years old when he died
|
as Wil Paradise |
|
Valerie Allen
She was 23, 77 years old when she died
|
as Tommye Eden |
|
Shelly Manne
He was 39, 64 years old when he died
|
as Dave Tough |
The Five Pennies Crew
