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The Benny Goodman Story

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6.3/10 • 14

1956-02-021h 56m

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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.

Directors
Valentine Davies
Editors
Russell F. Schoengarth

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  1. Steve Allen

    Steve Allen

    Benny Goodman

  2. Donna Reed

    Donna Reed

    Alice Hammond

  3. Berta Gersten

    Berta Gersten

    Mama Goodman

  4. Barry Truex

    Barry Truex

    Benny Goodman (age 16)

  5. Herbert Anderson

    Herbert Anderson

    John Hammond Jr.

  6. Robert F. Simon

    Robert F. Simon

    Papa Dave Goodman

  7. Hy Averback

    Hy Averback

    Willard Alexander - Benny's manager

  8. Sammy Davis Sr.

    Sammy Davis Sr.

    Fletcher Henderson

  9. Dick Winslow

    Dick Winslow

    Gil Rodin

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
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