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The Benny Goodman Story (1956)

6.3 | Feb 02, 1956 (US) | Drama, Music | 01:56

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, Screenplay
Director of Photography
Producer
Wardrobe Assistant
Boom Operator
Wardrobe Master

Cast

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Steve Allen
Benny Goodman
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Donna Reed
Alice Hammond
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Berta Gersten
Mama Goodman
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Barry Truex
Benny Goodman (age 16)
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Herbert Anderson
John Hammond Jr.
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Robert F. Simon
Papa Dave Goodman
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Hy Averback
Willard Alexander - Benny's manager
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Sammy Davis Sr.
Fletcher Henderson
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Dick Winslow
Gil Rodin
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Shepard Menken
Harry Goodman