Movie

The Five Pennies

★ 6.9(29)19591h 57m

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Good to know

Director: Melville Shavelson
Release date: 1959-06-18
Runtime: 1h 57m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Dena Productions

The Five Pennies — trailer

About The Five Pennies

The Five Pennies is a 1959 movie in the Drama and Music genres, directed by Melville Shavelson, starring Danny Kaye, Barbara Bel Geddes and Louis Armstrong. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 29 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Five Pennies in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Danny Kaye

Red Nichols

Barbara Bel Geddes

Wila Stutsman

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

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Five Pennies in Mexico?+

The Five Pennies is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Five Pennies on Netflix?+

The Five Pennies is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Five Pennies?+

The Five Pennies has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

Who stars in The Five Pennies?+

The Five Pennies stars Danny Kaye, Barbara Bel Geddes, Louis Armstrong, Harry Guardino and Bob Crosby.

When did The Five Pennies come out?+

The Five Pennies is a 1959 movie directed by Melville Shavelson.

What genre is The Five Pennies?+

The Five Pennies is Drama and Music film.

Who directed The Five Pennies?+

The Five Pennies was directed by Melville Shavelson.