The Benny Goodman Story

The Benny Goodman Story

Release Date: 1956-02-02

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.

Rating: 6.3 / 10

Cast

Steve Allen

Steve Allen

as Benny Goodman

Donna Reed

Donna Reed

as Alice Hammond

Berta Gersten

Berta Gersten

as Mama Goodman

Barry Truex

Barry Truex

as Benny Goodman (age 16)

Herbert Anderson

Herbert Anderson

as John Hammond Jr.

Crew

  • Valentine Davies - Director

  • Valentine Davies - Screenplay

  • William H. Daniels - Director of Photography

  • Aaron Rosenberg - Producer

  • Russell F. Schoengarth - Editor

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