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.

Top Cast

Danny KayeRed Nichols

Barbara Bel GeddesWila Stutsman

Louis ArmstrongLouis Armstrong

Harry GuardinoTony Valani

Bob CrosbyWil Paradise

Bobby TroupArtie Schutt

Susan GordonYoung Dorothy Nichols

Tuesday WeldTeenaged Dorothy Nichols