The Five Pennies

Danny Kaye cuts loose with his trademark musical clowning. Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong plays his horn and croons in that famed gargling-granite voice. Big Band icons Bob Crosby, Ray Anthony and Shelly Manne join the fun.

Director

Melville Shavelson

Writer

Jack Rose, Melville Shavelson, Robert Smith

Released

1 Aug 1959

Country

United States

Awards

Nominated for 4 Oscars. 2 wins & 8 nominations total