The musical biopic of jazz great Red Nichols features a healthy dose of melodrama along with the melodies. As the famed Dixieland cornetist he runs into opposition to his sound but breaks through to success. He marries a warm patient woman (Bel Geddes) and even finds time to raise a family. Then tragedy strikes when their daughter contracts polio. The jazzman puts down his horn to stand by her. Among the musical cameos is a hot turn by Armstrong in a duet with Kaye.
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. Biography of Red Nichols, a gifted country boy who comes to the big city and becomes a famous trumpeter.
The life story of jazz great Red Nichols (Danny Kaye), 'The Five Pennies' features the talents of Louis Armstrong, Bob Crosby, Ray Anthony and Shelly Manne.
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