Quick facts
- Released
- February 2, 1956
- Runtime
- 116 min
- IMDb
- tt0047873
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
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
Dick Winslow
Gil Rodin
Shepard Menken
Harry Goodman
Jack Kruschen
'Murph' Podolsky - riverboat band Mgr.
Wilton Graff
John Hammond Sr.
Fred Essler
Prof Schoepp
David Kasday
Benny Goodman (age 10 )
John Erman
Harry Goodman (age 16 )
George Givot
Lionel Hampton
Gene Krupa
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Frequently asked questions
- What is The Benny Goodman Story about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Benny Goodman Story?
- The Benny Goodman Story was directed by Valentine Davies.
- Who stars in The Benny Goodman Story?
- The Benny Goodman Story stars Steve Allen, Donna Reed, Berta Gersten, Barry Truex.
- When was The Benny Goodman Story released?
- The Benny Goodman Story is a 1956 drama, music film.
- Where can I watch The Benny Goodman Story?
- You can watch The Benny Goodman Story with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.