Overview

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.

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Cast

Danny Kaye

Barbara Bel Geddes

Louis Armstrong

Harry Guardino

Bob Crosby

Bobby Troup

Susan Gordon

Tuesday Weld

Ray Anthony

Shelly Manne