Top Cast
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
FAQ about The Benny Goodman Story
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.
When was The Benny Goodman Story released?
The Benny Goodman Story was released in 1956.
What genres does The Benny Goodman Story belong to?
The Benny Goodman Story is categorised as Drama, Music.
Who stars in The Benny Goodman Story?
The cast of The Benny Goodman Story includes Steve Allen, Donna Reed, Berta Gersten, Barry Truex, Herbert Anderson.