Melville Shavelson
Director
The Five Pennies (1959)
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.
Genres: Biography, Drama, Music
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Watch Providers: Hoopla
Production Companies: Dena Productions
Country: United States
Production Country:
United States
Languages:
English
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117 min
June 18, 1959
Released
U / 7+