Red Nichols, a cornet-playing country boy, chases his musical dreams in 1920s New York, joining Wil Paradise's band before quitting to pursue Dixieland jazz. He forms "The Five Pennies" with his wife Bobbie as vocalist.
The Five Pennies
Danny Kaye stars in a musical comedy featuring his signature style, combined with the soulful sounds of Louis Armstrong's trumpet and vocals, alongside performances from notable Big Band musicians Bob Crosby, Ray Anthony, and Shelly Manne.
