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.
Top Cast
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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
Willard Alexander - Benny's manager
Sammy Davis Sr.
Fletcher Henderson
Dick Winslow
Gil Rodin
Shepard Menken
Harry Goodman
Jack Kruschen
'Murph' Podolsky - riverboat band Mgr.
Wilton Graff
John Hammond Sr.
Fred Essler
Prof Schoepp
David Kasday
Benny Goodman (age 10 )
John Erman
Harry Goodman (age 16 )
George Givot
Lionel Hampton
Gene Krupa
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Valentine Davies
- Screenplay & Story
- Valentine Davies
- Original Title
- The Benny Goodman Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Valentine Davies
Valentine Davies
William H. Daniels
Russell F. Schoengarth
Aaron Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Valentine Davies
Director
Valentine Davies
Screenplay
Aaron Rosenberg
Producer
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Benny Goodman Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Benny Goodman Story about?
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.
Who directed The Benny Goodman Story?
The Benny Goodman Story was directed by Valentine Davies.
Who stars in The Benny Goodman Story?
The principal cast of The Benny Goodman Story includes Steve Allen, Donna Reed, Berta Gersten, Barry Truex, Herbert Anderson.
When was The Benny Goodman Story released and how long is it?
The Benny Goodman Story was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Benny Goodman Story?
The Benny Goodman Story holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).