The Benny Goodman Story
Movie
1955
G
1 HOUR 56 MINS
Biography
The jazz clarinetist and bandleader’s story includes his boyhood, his sweetheart and swing-era fame.
Cast & Crew
Steve Allen Benny Goodman
Donna Reed Alice Hammond
Berta Gersten Mama Goodman
Herbert Anderson John Hammond Jr.
Robert F. Simon Papa Dave Goodman
Sammy Davis Fletcher Henderson
Dick Winslow Gil Rodin
Barry Truex Benny Goodman (at 16)
David Kasday Benny Goodman (at 10)
Hy Averback Willard Alexander
Wilton Graff John Hammond Sr.
Shep Menken Harry Goodman
Harry James Self
Gene Krupa Self
Lionel Hampton Self
Teddy Wilson Self
Urbie Green Young Sideman with Clayton
Valentine Davies Director
Aaron Rosenberg Producer
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