The Five Pennies
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-30
Top Cast
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Danny Kaye
Red Nichols
Barbara Bel Geddes
Wila Stutsman
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong
Harry Guardino
Tony Valani
Bob Crosby
Wil Paradise
Bobby Troup
Artie Schutt
Susan Gordon
Young Dorothy Nichols
Tuesday Weld
Teenaged Dorothy Nichols
Ray Anthony
Jimmy Dorsey
Shelly Manne
Dave Tough
Ray Daley
Glenn Miller
Valerie Allen
Tommye Eden
Cindy Carol
Girl at Birthday Party
Robert Banas
Dancer at College Prom
Toby Michaels
Girl at Birthday Party
Charles Herbert
Patient
John Benson
Musician
Earl Barton
Choreographer
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 25, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melville Shavelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Rose, Melville Shavelson
- Original Score
- Leith Stevens
- Original Title
- The Five Pennies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Dena Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melville Shavelson
Jack Rose, Melville Shavelson, Robert Smith
Leith Stevens
W. Wallace Kelley, Daniel L. Fapp
Frank P. Keller
Jack Rose
Department Leadership Roster
Melville Shavelson
Director
Jack Rose
Screenplay
Melville Shavelson
Screenplay
Jack Rose
Producer
Leith Stevens
Original Music Composer
Daniel L. Fapp
Director of Photography
Frank P. Keller
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Five Pennies
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What is The Five Pennies about?
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.
Who directed The Five Pennies?
The Five Pennies was directed by Melville Shavelson.
Who stars in The Five Pennies?
The principal cast of The Five Pennies includes Danny Kaye, Barbara Bel Geddes, Louis Armstrong, Harry Guardino, Bob Crosby.
When was The Five Pennies released and how long is it?
The Five Pennies was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for The Five Pennies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Five Pennies was composed by Leith Stevens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Five Pennies?
The Five Pennies holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).