The Benny Goodman Story
The Benny Goodman Story
Release: 1956-02-02·Runtime: 116m·★ 6.4
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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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Universal International Pictures
Cast
Stan Getz
Steve Allenas Benny Goodman
Robert F. Simonas Papa Dave Goodman
Sammy Davis Sr.as Fletcher Henderson
Dick Winslowas Gil Rodin
Gene Krupa
Teddy Wilson
Donna Reedas Alice Hammond
George Givot
Harry James
Jack Kruschenas 'Murph' Podolsky - riverboat band Mgr.
Fred Essleras Prof Schoepp
Berta Gerstenas Mama Goodman
Barry Truexas Benny Goodman (age 16)
Martha Tilton
Herbert Andersonas John Hammond Jr.
Wilton Graffas John Hammond Sr.
John Ermanas Harry Goodman (age 16 )
Lionel Hampton
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