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| Danny Kaye | ''Red'' Nichols |
| Barbara Bel Geddes | Willa Stutsman |
| Louis Armstrong | Himself |
| Bob Crosby | Wil Paradise |
| Harry Guardino | Tony Valani |
| Susan Gordon | Dorothy Nichols Ages 6 to 8 |
| Tuesday Weld | Dorothy Nichols Age 13 |
| Valerie Allen | Tommye Eden |
| Ray Anthony | Jimmy Dorsey |
| Shelly Manne | |
| Bobby Troup | Artie Schutt |
| Ray Daly |
In this film based on a true story, Red Nichols moves from his small town to New York City to become a jazz musician. Although he experiences culture shock, he soon becomes well respected in the clubs, even forming a friendship with Louis Armstrong . After marrying Willa and having a daughter, Dorothy, Red still tours constantly. But, when he learns that Dorothy has polio, he realizes he must rethink his priorities.
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