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The Benny Goodman Story is a 1956 American musical biographical film starring Steve Allen and Donna Reed, written and directed by Valentine Davies, and released by Universal-International. The film was intended as a follow-up to Universal's 1954 hit The Glenn Miller Story, dramatizing a popular bandleader's life.
Mar 13, 2023 · The Benny Goodman Story. The young Benny Goodman is taught clarinet by a Chicago music professor. He is advised by bandleader Kid Ory 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: Directed by Valentine Davies. With Steve Allen, Donna Reed, Berta Gersten, Barry Truex. The young Benny Goodman is taught clarinet by a Chicago music professor.
Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Notes. Brief Synopsis. The legendary band leader fights to make swing acceptable. Cast & Crew. Read More. Valentine Davies. Director. Steve Allen. Benny Goodman. Donna Reed. Alice Hammond. Berta Gersten. Dora Goodman. Barry Truex. Benny Goodman, age 14. Herbert Anderson. John Hammond.
When a young Benny Goodman (Barry Truex) first starts taking music classes, he becomes very adept at the clarinet and gravitates towards ragtime and jazz.
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...
The Benny Goodman Story is a biographical film starring Steve Allen and Donna Reed, directed by Valentine Davies and released by Universal-International in 1956. The film is based on the life of famed clarinetist Benny Goodman, who recorded most of the clarinet solos used in the film.
