The Five Pennies (DVD 2005)

Bought it as I received and email with a so called rare footage of Louis Armstrong and Danny Kaye singing together, my husband pointed out that it was not rare it comes from Five Pennies, so I was curious.

Glad I bought it, lovely film.

It's a show from the past. For people who love the music of the Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller and Louis Armstrong era this is a MUST! The sound and presentation was great. A blast from the past! Get it and see it!And Danny Kaye was great!

Not only is it a true story, it is the best one of the best films Danny Kaye ever mad. Don't think because it's Kaye it's a comedy, it's not, it's a Weepie and lovely.

This was bought for my father,it is an old fashioned weepy,it originally came out in the early 1960's
The file centres round Kaye who is a top trumpet player with the big bands,but gives it all up to look after his sick daughter who contracts polio.
He is coaxed into making a comeback by the late Louis Armstrong,and the film carries on from there,it is an old fashioned story with all of the usual traits,but well worth a watch.....but don't forget the kleenex!!