
The Benny Goodman Story
Drama · Music
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.
Top Cast


Steve Allen
Steve Allen
Benny Goodman
Steve Allen
Benny Goodman


Donna Reed
Donna Reed
Alice Hammond
Donna Reed
Alice Hammond


Berta Gersten
Berta Gersten
Mama Goodman
Berta Gersten
Mama Goodman


Barry Truex
Barry Truex
Benny Goodman (age 16)
Barry Truex
Benny Goodman (age 16)


Herbert Anderson
Herbert Anderson
John Hammond Jr.
Herbert Anderson
John Hammond Jr.


Robert F. Simon
Robert F. Simon
Papa Dave Goodman
Robert F. Simon
Papa Dave Goodman
Hy Averback
Hy Averback
Willard Alexander - Benny's manager
Hy Averback
Willard Alexander - Benny's manager


Sammy Davis Sr.
Sammy Davis Sr.
Fletcher Henderson
Sammy Davis Sr.
Fletcher Henderson


Dick Winslow
Dick Winslow
Gil Rodin
Dick Winslow
Gil Rodin
Shepard Menken
Shepard Menken
Harry Goodman
Shepard Menken
Harry Goodman
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