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.
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Awards Dominance
Wins
Nominations
Won
1960
Cinematography (Color)
Daniel L. Fapp
Costume Design (Color)
Edith Head
Music (Scoring of a Musical Picture)
Leith Stevens
Music (Song)
The Five Pennies in "The Five Pennies" Music and Lyrics by Sylvia Fine
1960
New Star Of The Year - Actress
Tuesday Weld
Picture - Musical
Five Pennies, The
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