Directed by:
Melville ShavelsonCinematography:
Daniel L. FappComposer:
Leith StevensCast:
Danny Kaye, Barbara Bel Geddes, Louis Armstrong, Harry Guardino, Bob Crosby, Bobby Troup, Susan Gordon, Tuesday Weld, Ray Anthony, Bob Hope, Earl Barton (more)VOD (1)
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The musical biopic of jazz great Red Nichols features a healthy dose of melodrama along with the melodies. As the famed Dixieland cornetist, he runs into opposition to his sound, but breaks through to success. He marries a warm, patient woman (Bel Geddes) and even finds time to raise a family. Then tragedy strikes when their daughter contracts polio. The jazzman puts down his horn to stand by her. Among the musical cameos is a hot turn by Armstrong in a duet with Kaye. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Danny Kaye
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Louis Armstrong
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Harry Guardino
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