The Five Pennies Movie Review 1959

Sentimental biography starring Kaye as famed jazzman Red Nichols features performances by legendary musicians Bob Crosby, Bobby Troup, Ray Anthony and Louis Armstrong. This movie marked Weld's film debut.

Distribution

Paramount Home Video, 5555 Melrose Ave., 5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038, Phone: (323)956-5000, URL: http://www.paramount.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS
Running time 117 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Musical Drama, Jazz & Blues, Biopics: Musicians

Screenplay

Melville Shavelson, Jack Rose

Cast

Danny Kaye, Louis Armstrong, Barbara Bel Geddes, Tuesday Weld, Harry Guardino

Cinematography

Daniel F. Fapp

Director

Melville Shavelson

Producer

Jack Rose