The Benny Goodman Story (1956)
02/02/1956 (US) • 1h 56m
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 Billed 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
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