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The Benny Goodman Story

1956· 1h 56m

DramaMusic

Directed by Valentine Davies

6.4/ 10

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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.

Cast

Steve Allen

Steve Allen

Benny Goodman

Donna Reed

Donna Reed

Alice Hammond

Berta Gersten

Berta Gersten

Mama Goodman

Barry Truex

Barry Truex

Benny Goodman (age 16)

Herbert Anderson

Herbert Anderson

John Hammond Jr.

Robert F. Simon

Robert F. Simon

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