The Five Pennies
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Movie Reviews of The Five Pennies
Movie Review: I loooove Danny Kaye!
Summary: 5 Stars
Let me start by saying...I loooove Danny Kaye! I have this movie on VHS but no longer have a VHS player. Do my dismay I found that the movie was no longer in release on DVD, apparently I was a few years late. My boyfriend located the DVD on Amazon and it arrived to my surprise shortly thereafter. The Five Pennies is a great movie and I recommend it highly, along with any other Danny Kaye movies of course! My favorite song is the medley of "The Five Pennies", "Lullaby in Ragtime" and "Goodnight, Sleep Tight." Louis Armstrong and Danny Kaye are great in "The Saints" too. That whole night club scene is great - the movie is great - WATCH IT!Movie Review: A Treasure!
Summary: 5 Stars
Like other reviewers, this movie was a childhood favorite of mine- I was only 4 when I first saw it, but I actually remember some of the scenes from that first viewing. What a treasure to have it on DVD-- with such a beautiful transfer. Colors are vibrant, the acting is great, story is a "classic", and the music is out-of-this-world. Get it if only for the Louie Armstrong performances with Danny Kaye. If you don't own a large-screen TV, this movie will make you want to get one! Great for family viewing to introduce your kids to New Orleans/Big Band sounds and teach them a little about history (polio epidemic of the 40s/50s).Movie Review: Wonderful Music and Story
Summary: 5 Stars
Ever since I saw "The Five Pennies" (in the 1950s I think)I have wanted to see it again.
The DVD did not disappoint. It is wonderful.
I was concerned that it might not play on my equipment here in New Zealand as the DVD is Zone 1 and NTSC and the standard here is Zone 4 and PAL, but I had no need to worry as it played perfectly.
The picture and sound were both great.
The music is wonderful if you like Louis Armstrong type music and the story is very touching.
I will be playing it again before long.
Donald
Movie Review: The Five Pennies (dvd)
Summary: 5 Stars
I had seen this film as a boy back in the fifties and I had enjoyed it very much. I have seen it again a couple of times, and I wanted to have it on dvd, so I ordered it. It features the unforgettable Danny Kaye in a role somewhat different to his usual style, that is with many dramatic moments amid his usual funny ones. All the acting is excellent and the story is very moving. The quality of the dvd is very good and I am glad that I now have it in my dvd library.Movie Review: A brilliant film about looking on the bright side
Summary: 5 Stars
Absolutely my favorite Danny Kaye movie, with outstanding performances by Barbara Bel Geddes and the small fry who played Red's daughter. She absolutely captured my heart, and was totally at home with her part in the movie. Louis Armstrong was perfect. I only wish he had had a bigger part. A friend of mine loaned me this movie, and it was a wonderful movie that I almost didn't watch because of other things I needed to do. Hooray for this great film!