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The Benny Goodman Story (1956)

1956-02-02 · 1h 42m · EN
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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.

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Valentine DaviesDirector

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Steve AllenSteve AllenBenny GoodmanDonna ReedDonna ReedAlice HammondBerta GerstenBerta GerstenMama GoodmanBarry TruexBarry TruexBenny Goodman (age 16)Herbert AndersonHerbert AndersonJohn Hammond Jr.Robert F. SimonRobert F. SimonPapa Dave GoodmanHy AverbackHy AverbackWillard Alexander - Benny's managerSammy Davis Sr.Sammy Davis Sr.Fletcher HendersonDick WinslowDick WinslowGil RodinShepard MenkenShepard MenkenHarry GoodmanJack KruschenJack Kruschen'Murph' Podolsky - riverboat band Mgr.Wilton GraffWilton GraffJohn Hammond Sr.

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BiographyJazz

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Genre affinityDrama · MusicTheme affinityBiography · JazzDialogue densityDramaDirector preference103910Actor preference328896 · 288354 · 298497Country preferenceUs

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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.

How long is The Benny Goodman Story?

The Benny Goodman Story has a runtime of 102 minutes.