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The Benny Goodman Story
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The Benny Goodman Story

1956-02-02 · 116 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Music

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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Directors
Valentine Davies
Production companies
Universal International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Steve AllenSteve AllenBenny Goodman
Donna ReedDonna ReedAlice Hammond
Berta GerstenBerta GerstenMama Goodman
Barry TruexBarry TruexBenny Goodman (age 16)
Herbert AndersonHerbert AndersonJohn Hammond Jr.
Robert F. SimonRobert F. SimonPapa Dave Goodman
Hy AverbackHy AverbackWillard Alexander - Benny's manager
Sammy Davis Sr.Sammy Davis Sr.Fletcher Henderson
Dick WinslowDick WinslowGil Rodin
Shepard MenkenShepard MenkenHarry Goodman
Jack KruschenJack Kruschen'Murph' Podolsky - riverboat band Mgr.
Wilton GraffWilton GraffJohn Hammond Sr.
Fred EsslerFred EsslerProf Schoepp
David KasdayBenny Goodman (age 10 )
John ErmanJohn ErmanHarry Goodman (age 16 )
George GivotGeorge Givot
Lionel HamptonLionel Hampton
Gene KrupaGene Krupa
Teddy WilsonTeddy Wilson
Ben Pollack

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