The Benny Goodman Story (1956)

  • NR
  • 02/02/1956 (US)
  • Drama, Music
  • 1h 56m

Overview

Young Benny Goodman is taught clarinet by a music professor. He is advised to play whichever kind of music he likes best, but to make a living, Benny begins by joining the Ben Pollack traveling band.

Valentine Davies

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Steve Allen's headshot

Steve Allen

Benny Goodman
Donna Reed's headshot

Donna Reed

Alice Hammond
Berta Gersten's headshot

Berta Gersten

Mama Goodman
Barry Truex's headshot

Barry Truex

Benny Goodman (age 16)
Herbert Anderson's headshot

Herbert Anderson

John Hammond Jr.
Robert F. Simon's headshot

Robert F. Simon

Papa Dave Goodman
Hy Averback's headshot

Hy Averback

Willard Alexander - Benny's manager
Sammy Davis Sr.'s headshot

Sammy Davis Sr.

Fletcher Henderson

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