Plot Summary
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.
Full Cast & Characters
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
Hy Averback
Willard Alexander - Benny's manager
Sammy Davis Sr.
Fletcher Henderson
Dick Winslow
Gil Rodin
Shepard Menken
Harry Goodman
Jack Kruschen
'Murph' Podolsky - riverboat band Mgr.
Wilton Graff
John Hammond Sr.
Director & Crew
Valentine Davies
Director
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It has an IMDb rating of 6.4/10 based on 15 votes.
Who directed The Benny Goodman Story?
The Benny Goodman Story was directed by Valentine Davies and released in 1956.
How long is The Benny Goodman Story?
The Benny Goodman Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1956-02-02
- Status
- Released