The Benny Goodman Story
1956 · Movie · 116 min. · United States
Bio of swing band leader 'Benny Goodman' from age 10 (1919) to his landmark Carnegie Hall band concert in 1938. Not exactly historically accurate, but great music. Also, guest appearances by many great musicians of the time.
Direction Valentine Davies
Cast Steve Allen · Donna Reed · Berta Gersten · Barry Truex · Herbert Anderson · Robert F. Simon · Hy Averback · Sammy Davis Sr. · Dick Winslow · Shepard Menken · Jack Kruschen · Wilton Graff · Fred Essler · David Kasday · John Erman
Screenplay Valentine Davies
Cinematography William H. Daniels
Original title The Benny Goodman Story
6.2
96 votes (FilmAffinity)
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