The Benny Goodman Story 1956

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.

Directed by: Valentine Davies
Written by: Valentine Davies
Runtime: 116 minutes
Cast:
Steve Allen
Steve Allen
Benny Goodman 
Donna Reed
Donna Reed
Alice Hammond 
Berta Gersten
Berta Gersten
Mama Goodman 
Barry Truex
Barry Truex
Benny Goodman (age 16) 
Herbert Anderson
Herbert Anderson
John Hammond Jr. 
Robert F. Simon
Robert F. Simon
Papa Dave Goodman