The Benny Goodman Story

The Benny Goodman Story (1956)

February 2nd, 19561h 56min

Drama, Music
63%

Overview

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.


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