The Benny Goodman Story
Overview
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.
Release Date
02 February 1956
116 minutes
Director
Main Cast
Benny Goodman
Alice Hammond
Mama Goodman
Benny Goodman (age 16)
John Hammond Jr.
Papa Dave Goodman
Willard Alexander - Benny's manager
Fletcher Henderson
Gil Rodin
Harry Goodman
'Murph' Podolsky - riverboat band Mgr.
John Hammond Sr.
