The Benny Goodman Story
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Synopsis
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.
Details
- Valentine Davies
- February 2, 1956
- Released
- United States of America
- Universal International Pictures
- 1h 56m
Where to watch
No known streaming options in United States.
Cast
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Steve AllenBenny Goodman -
Donna ReedAlice Hammond -
Berta GerstenMama Goodman -
Barry TruexBenny Goodman (age 16) -
Herbert AndersonJohn Hammond Jr. -
Robert F. SimonPapa Dave Goodman -
Hy AverbackWillard Alexander - Benny's manager -
Sammy Davis Sr.Fletcher Henderson -
Dick WinslowGil Rodin -
Shepard MenkenHarry Goodman -
Jack Kruschen'Murph' Podolsky - riverboat band Mgr. -
Wilton GraffJohn Hammond Sr.
