Movie Description
The Benny Goodman Story
(1956)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Valentine Davies
- Producer : Aaron Rosenberg
- Editor : Russell F. Schoengarth
- Cast : Steve Allen,Donna Reed,Berta Gersten,Barry Truex,Herbert Anderson,Robert F. Simon,Hy Averback,Sammy Davis Sr.,Dick Winslow,Shepard Menken,Jack Kruschen,Wilton Graff,Fred Essler,David Kasday,John Erman,George Givot,Lionel Hampton,Gene Krupa,Teddy Wilson,Ben Pollack,Kid Ory,Urbie Green,Buck Clayton,Stan Getz,Harry James,Martha Tilton,Ziggy Elman
Cast
Benny Goodman
Alice Hammond
Mama Goodman
Benny Goodman (age 16)
John Hammond Jr.
Papa Dave Goodman
Willard Alexander - Benny's manager
Fletcher Henderson
Gil Rodin
Harry Goodman
'Murph' Podolsky - riverboat band Mgr.
John Hammond Sr.
Prof Schoepp
Benny Goodman (age 10 )
Harry Goodman (age 16 )
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Facts
Original TitleThe Benny Goodman Story
Status Released
Release Information
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1956-02-02
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 56m
Production CompaniesUniversal International Pictures
Genres
- Drama
- Music
