The Benny Goodman Story

The Benny Goodman Story (Blu-Ray) (*)

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Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
Portuguese ( Subtitles )
Spanish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
Spanish ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Spain ( Blu-Ray/Region A/B/C )

Running Time:
117 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1956 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Valentine Davies

Written By:
Valentine Davies

Actors:
Steve Allen ..... Benny Goodman
Donna Reed ..... Alice Hammond
Berta Gersten ..... Mama Goodman
Barry Truex ..... Benny Goodman (at 16)
Herbert Anderson ..... John Hammond Jr.
Robert F. Simon ..... Papa Dave Goodman
Hy Averback ..... Willard Alexander
Sammy Davis Sr. ..... Fletcher Henderson
Dick Winslow ..... Gil Rodin
Shepard Menken ..... Harry Goodman
Jack Kruschen ..... Murph Podolsky
Wilton Graff ..... John Hammond Sr.
Fred Essler ..... Prof Schoepp
David Kasday ..... Benny Goodman (at 10)
John Erman ..... Harry Goodman (at 16)

Synopsis:

The young Benny Goodman is taught clarinet by a Chicago music professor. He is advised by bandleader Edward Ory to play whichever kind of music he likes best, but to make a living, Benny begins by joining the Ben Pollack traveling band. In New York, where the band gets a lukewarm reception, Benny meets jazz lover John Hammond and his sister Alice. He is invited to the stately Hammond home to perform a Mozart clarinet concerto. Alice fears he will be embarrassed, but his playing is impeccable and Benny appreciates her concern. Benny's performances on a popular Saturday night radio program result in Fletcher Henderson volunteering to do some arrangements for him. On the west coast, the radio show's early start has made Benny's music a sensation with a younger generation. He puts together a quartet featuring Gene Krupa on drums, Teddy Wilson on piano and Lionel Hampton on vibes. The romance with society girl Alice is disconcerting to Benny's mother, but by the time her son plays Carnegie Hall, all is well and Mrs. Goodman has personally invited her future daughter-in-law to sit by her side.

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.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 29 April, 2015.

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