The Benny Goodman Story
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2/2/1956â±ïž 116 minutesâ
6.4/10
The Benny Goodman Story
đ
2/2/1956â±ïž 116 minutesâ
6.4/10
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.
Release Date
February 2, 1956
Runtime
116 minutes
Rating
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6.4/10(15 votes)
Status
Released
Genres
DramaMusic
Cast

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

Sammy Davis Sr.
Fletcher Henderson

Dick Winslow
Gil Rodin

Jack Kruschen
'Murph' Podolsky - riverboat band Mgr.

Wilton Graff
John Hammond Sr.

Fred Essler
Prof Schoepp

John Erman
Harry Goodman (age 16 )
Content Source
Data provided by The Movie Database (TMDB).








