The Benny Goodman Story (1956)

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.

Directing:
  • Valentine Davies

Writing:
  • Valentine Davies

Stars:
Release Date: 1956-02-02
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  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 102
Donna Reed
Donna Reed
Alice Hammond
Robert F. Simon
Robert F. Sim...
Papa Dave Goodman
Fred Essler
Fred Essler
Prof Schoepp
Steve Allen
Steve Allen
Benny Goodman
Berta Gersten
Berta Gersten
Mama Goodman
Barry Truex
Barry Truex
Benny Goodman (age 16)
Herbert Anderson
Herbert Ander...
John Hammond Jr.
Sammy Davis Sr.
Sammy Davis S...
Fletcher Henderson
Dick Winslow
Dick Winslow
Gil Rodin
Jack Kruschen
Jack Kruschen
'Murph' Podolsky - riverboat band Mgr.
Wilton Graff
Wilton Graff
John Hammond Sr.
John Erman
John Erman
Harry Goodman (age 16 )
George Givot
George Givot
Lionel Hampton
Lionel Hampto...
Gene Krupa
Gene Krupa
Teddy Wilson
Teddy Wilson
Stan Getz
Stan Getz
Harry James
Harry James
Martha Tilton
Martha Tilton