The Five Pennies
1959, English. Directed by Melville Shavelson.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Melville ShavelsonDirector
- Danny KayeRed Nichols
- Barbara Bel GeddesWila Stutsman
- Louis ArmstrongLouis Armstrong
- Harry GuardinoTony Valani
- Bob CrosbyWil Paradise
- Bobby TroupArtie Schutt
- Susan GordonYoung Dorothy Nichols
- Tuesday WeldTeenaged Dorothy Nichols
- Ray AnthonyJimmy Dorsey
- Shelly ManneDave Tough
- Ray DaleyGlenn Miller
- Valerie AllenTommye Eden
Details
- Released
- 18 June 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Smith, Jack Rose, Melville Shavelson
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The Five Pennies runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
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The Five Pennies is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Five Pennies on?
The Five Pennies isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Five Pennies?
If you liked The Five Pennies, try Grace Unplugged, Coda, Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould.
Who directed The Five Pennies?
The Five Pennies (1959) was directed by Melville Shavelson and stars Danny Kaye, Barbara Bel Geddes, Louis Armstrong.