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The Benny Goodman Story

The Benny Goodman Story

Feb. 02, 1956United States102 Min.N/A
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Synopsis

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.

Original title The Benny Goodman Story
IMDb Rating 6.7 1,185 votes
TMDb Rating 5.7 8 votes

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Cast

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

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