The Benny Goodman Story

The Benny Goodman Story

2/2/1956 1h 56m 6.3/10

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.

Director

Valentine Davies

Top Billed Cast

Robert F. Simon

Robert F. Simon

Papa Dave Goodman

Herbert Anderson

Herbert Anderson

John Hammond Jr.

Donna Reed

Donna Reed

Alice Hammond

Steve Allen

Steve Allen

Benny Goodman

Barry Truex

Barry Truex

Benny Goodman (age 16)

Berta Gersten

Berta Gersten

Mama Goodman

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