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About
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.
Theatrical
Jun 18, 1959
Director
Writers
Producer
Music
Studio
Dena Productions
Cast
Full credits →D
Danny Kaye
Red Nichols
B
Barbara Bel Geddes
Wila Stutsman
L
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong
H
Harry Guardino
Tony Valani
B
Bob Crosby
Wil Paradise
B
Bobby Troup
Artie Schutt
S
Susan Gordon
Young Dorothy Nichols
T
Tuesday Weld
Teenaged Dorothy Nichols
R
Ray Anthony
Jimmy Dorsey
S
Shelly Manne
Dave Tough
R
Ray Daley
Glenn Miller
V
Valerie Allen
Tommye Eden
C
Cindy Carol
Girl at Birthday Party
R
Robert Banas
Dancer at College Prom
T
Toby Michaels
Girl at Birthday Party
C
Charles Herbert
Patient
J
John Benson
Musician
E
Earl Barton
Choreographer
H
Herschel Graham
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
L
Lynn Fields
Girl at Birthday Party (uncredited)
