The Five Pennies (1959)
1h 57min
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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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Musical PerformancesMarital StrugglesPersonal SacrificeOvercoming ChallengesRedemption Through MusicTragic IllnessStruggle For SuccessFamily SupportHealth CrisisMedical TreatmentUnwavering Dedication




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Directed by: Melville Shavelson, W. Wallace Kelley, Daniel L. Fapp
Produced by: Jack Rose
Composed by: Leith Stevens
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