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6.9Dixieland 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.
Released: 1959-06-18117 minDir: Melville ShavelsonDrama, Music
Cast
- Danny Kaye as Red Nichols
- Barbara Bel Geddes as Wila Stutsman
- Louis Armstrong as Louis Armstrong
- Harry Guardino as Tony Valani
- Bob Crosby as Wil Paradise
- Bobby Troup as Artie Schutt
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7.1/10
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1950s biographical films1959 American films1959 English-language films1959 filmsAmerican biographical filmsAmerican musical drama filmsBiographical films about musiciansCultural depictions of jazz musiciansEnglish-language biographical filmsFilms directed by Melville ShavelsonFilms scored by Leith StevensFilms set in New York City