The Five Pennies

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1959 · 117 min · NR · Drama · Music · TMDB 6.8/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Melville Shavelson

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