The Benny Goodman Story
6.4 1956 116mDramaMusic
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.
Where to watch
Affiliate links — we may earn a commission. Availability varies by region.
Advertisement
Top 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
Hy Averback
Willard Alexander - Benny's manager
Sammy Davis Sr.
Fletcher Henderson
Dick Winslow
Gil Rodin
Shepard Menken
Shepard Menken
Harry Goodman
Jack Kruschen
'Murph' Podolsky - riverboat band Mgr.
Wilton Graff
John Hammond Sr.
