1959 · 117 min · Drama, Music
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.
Directed by Melville Shavelson. Starring Danny Kaye, Barbara Bel Geddes, Louis Armstrong, Harry Guardino and Bob Crosby.
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