

The Benny Goodman Story (1956)
6.3 ?
Feb 02, 1956
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.
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.
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Steve Allen
Benny Goodman

Donna Reed
Alice Hammond

Berta Gersten
Mama Goodman

Barry Truex
Benny Goodman (age 16)

Herbert Anderson
John Hammond Jr.

Robert F. Simon
Papa Dave Goodman
Hy Averback
Willard Alexander - Benny's manager

Sammy Davis Sr.
Fletcher Henderson