The Benny Goodman Story
1956· 116 min· United States
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The young Benny Goodman is taught clarinet by a Chicago music professor. He is advised by bandleader Kid Ory to play whichever kind of music he likes best, but to make a living, Benny begins by joining the Ben Pollack traveling band.
- Director
- Valentine Davies
- Writer
- Valentine Davies
- Released
- 3 Jan 1956
- Country
- United States
Cast
Steve Allen
Donna Reed
BG
Berta Gersten
HA
Herbert Anderson
JK
Jack Kruschen
WG
Wilton Graff
HJ
Harry James
LH
Lionel Hampton
HA
Hy Averback
John Erman
GK
Gene Krupa
SD
Sammy Davis, Sr.
RF
Robert F. Simon