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The Five Pennies

1959Movie1 h 57 minNR

DramaMusic
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Story

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.

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Melville Shavelson
Written by
Melville Shavelson, Robert Smith, Jack Rose
Produced by
Jack Rose
Music by
Leith Stevens

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Facts

June 18, 1959 · 1 h 57 min · NR

Released
June 18, 1959
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
28 countries