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
Teddy Wilson
Stan Getz
Harry James
Robert F. Simonas Papa Dave Goodman
Jack Kruschenas 'Murph' Podolsky - riverboat band Mgr.
Wilton Graffas John Hammond Sr.
Fred Essleras Prof Schoepp
Martha Tilton
Sammy Davis Sr.as Fletcher Henderson
Gene Krupa
Steve Allenas Benny Goodman
Donna Reedas Alice Hammond
Herbert Andersonas John Hammond Jr.
Dick Winslowas Gil Rodin
John Ermanas Harry Goodman (age 16 )
George Givot
Berta Gerstenas Mama Goodman
Barry Truexas Benny Goodman (age 16)
Lionel Hampton
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