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The Benny Goodman Story

6.419561h 56m
DramaMusic

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.

Directed by Valentine Davies

Behind the scenes

Movie screenshots & stills

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CAST

The people behind the story

Steve Allen
Steve AllenBenny Goodman
Donna Reed
Donna ReedAlice Hammond
Berta Gersten
Berta GerstenMama Goodman
Barry Truex
Barry TruexBenny Goodman (age 16)
Herbert Anderson
Herbert AndersonJohn Hammond Jr.
Robert F. Simon
Robert F. SimonPapa Dave Goodman
Hy Averback
Hy AverbackWillard Alexander - Benny's manager
Sammy Davis Sr.
Sammy Davis Sr.Fletcher Henderson

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