Movie
The Benny Goodman Story
Released: February 2, 1956 (1956)
Runtime: 116 minutes
Genres: Drama, Music
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Robert F. Simon as Papa Dave Goodman
Age at release: 47
- Dick Winslow as Gil Rodin
Age at release: 40
- Herbert Anderson as John Hammond Jr.
Age at release: 38
- Donna Reed as Alice Hammond
Age at release: 35
- Steve Allen as Benny Goodman
Age at release: 34
- Shepard Menken as Harry Goodman
Age at release: 34
- Jack Kruschen as 'Murph' Podolsky - riverboat band Mgr.
Age at release: 33
- Berta Gersten as Mama Goodman
Age at release: Unknown
- Barry Truex as Benny Goodman (age 16)
Age at release: Unknown
- Sammy Davis Sr. as Fletcher Henderson
Age at release: Unknown
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- Fred Essler as Prof Schoepp
Age at release: 60
- Wilton Graff as John Hammond Sr.
Age at release: 52
Age at release: 52
Age at release: 52
Age at release: 47
Age at release: 47
Age at release: 43
Age at release: 39
Age at release: 29
- David Kasday as Benny Goodman (age 10 )
Age at release: 13
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