Michael
2026 · Music · Drama
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Film / 1956
The Benny Goodman Story
Directed by
Valentine Davies
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.
The story
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.
Cast
Steve AllenBenny Goodman
Donna ReedAlice Hammond
Berta GerstenMama Goodman
Barry TruexBenny Goodman (age 16)
Herbert AndersonJohn Hammond Jr.
Robert F. SimonPapa Dave Goodman
Hy AverbackWillard Alexander - Benny's manager
Sammy Davis Sr.Fletcher Henderson
Dick WinslowGil Rodin
Shepard MenkenHarry Goodman
Jack Kruschen'Murph' Podolsky - riverboat band Mgr.
Wilton GraffJohn Hammond Sr.
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