The Benny Goodman Story(1956)
The Benny Goodman Story Synopsis
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.
The Benny Goodman Story (1956) is a drama and music film directed by Valentine Davies, released on February 2, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Steve Allen, Donna Reed, Berta Gersten and Barry Truex. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Valentine Davies
- Writers:
- Valentine Davies
- Producers:
- Aaron Rosenberg
- Cinematographer:
- William H. Daniels
- Production:
- Universal International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Benny Goodman Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Steve Allen
as Benny Goodman
Donna Reed
as Alice Hammond
Berta Gersten
as Mama Goodman
Barry Truex
as Benny Goodman (age 16)
Herbert Anderson
as John Hammond Jr.
Robert F. Simon
as Papa Dave Goodman
- Hy Averback
Hy Averback
as Willard Alexander - Benny's manager
Sammy Davis Sr.
as Fletcher Henderson
Dick Winslow
as Gil Rodin
Shepard Menken
as Harry Goodman
Jack Kruschen
as 'Murph' Podolsky - riverboat band Mgr.
Wilton Graff
as John Hammond Sr.
Key crew
Directed by Valentine Davies, written by Valentine Davies, produced by Aaron Rosenberg.
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The Benny Goodman Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Benny Goodman Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Benny Goodman Story online?
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The Benny Goodman Story (1956) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Benny Goodman Story?
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The main cast of The Benny Goodman Story (1956) includes Steve Allen, Donna Reed, Berta Gersten, Barry Truex and Herbert Anderson. The film was directed by Valentine Davies. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Benny Goodman Story released?
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The Benny Goodman Story was released on February 2, 1956 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is The Benny Goodman Story worth watching?
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The Benny Goodman Story (1956) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.