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The Benny Goodman Story

1956, Movie, NR, 116 mins

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Allen impresses mightily in his first acting job as the incomparable Benny Goodman. Anytime a musical biography is attempted, if the person is famous enough, it's dangerous to toy with the truth. In the case of THE GLENN MILLER STORY, there was the added drama of his unexpected death. In this case, Goodman has the standard rags-to-riches history of so many musical personalities and, despite Davies' often inventive and intelligent script, truth can get tiresome. Davies also d... read more leave a comment
Steve Allen stars in the story of the Swing Era legend, The Benny Goodman Story (1956) co-starring Donna Reed.
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Posted: 8/1/2008
The legendary bandleader's life is traced from his childhood to his triumphant 1938 performance at Carnegie Hall. Great musical guest stars and actual playing by Goodman!
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Length: 00:41
Posted: 3/17/2008
Year: 1956
Rated NR

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Cast
Steve Allen: Benny Goodman
Donna Reed: Alice Hammond
Berta Gersten: Mom Goodman
Herbert Anderson: John Hammond
Robert F. Simon: Pop Goodman
Sammy Davis Sr.: Fletcher Henderson

 

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