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The Five Pennies

The Five Pennies

1959•117 min.•

United States of America

★6.7(27)

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.
  • Drama
  • Music

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