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.
as Red Nichols
as Wila Stutsman
as Louis Armstrong
as Tony Valani
as Wil Paradise
as Artie Schutt
as Young Dorothy Nichols
as Teenaged Dorothy Nichols
as Jimmy Dorsey
as Dave Tough
as Glenn Miller
as Tommye Eden
as Girl at Birthday Party
as Dancer at College Prom
as Girl at Birthday Party
as Patient
as Musician
as Choreographer
as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
as Girl at Birthday Party (uncredited)
