The Benny Goodman Story (1956)

★ 6.3/10 116 min Drama, Music United States English

Director: Valentine Davies

Streaming: Not available

Description

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.

Top Cast

Steve Allen Benny Goodman

Donna Reed Alice Hammond

Berta Gersten Mama Goodman

Barry Truex Benny Goodman (age 16)

Herbert Anderson John Hammond Jr.

Robert F. Simon Papa Dave Goodman

Hy Averback Willard Alexander - Benny's manager

Sammy Davis Sr. Fletcher Henderson