Steve Allen makes his dramatic film debut in The Benny Goodman Story. Outside of Goodman's conflicts with his parents over his career choice, and his early frustration over not being able to play his kind of music, the film tends to be more a series of musical highlights than a biography. The film features guest appearances by .. Read more
| Starring | Donna Reed, Steve Allen, Robert F. Simon, robert f. simon |
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| Director | Valentine Davies |
| Genres | Drama |
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Steve Allen makes his dramatic film debut in The Benny Goodman Story. Outside of Goodman's conflicts with his parents over his career choice, and his early frustration over not being able to play his kind of music, the film tends to be more a series of musical highlights than a biography. The film features guest appearances by Gene Krupa, Lionel Hampton, Teddy Wilson, Harry James, Martha Tilton, Ziggy Elman, and Sammy Davis Sr. (as Fletcher Henderson).~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
| Starring | Donna Reed, Steve Allen, Robert F. Simon, robert f. simon, Gene Krupa |
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| Director | Valentine Davies |
| Studio | EUREKA ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 57 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1955 To Rent: DVD: 20 Oct 2008 |
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The Benny Goodman Story
I already own this film on a Region 1 DVD. Although the film may have been better if another actor was used instead of Steve Allen, it is most enjoyable to me ... read more »
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Benny Goodman Story
This is really excellent. What a marvellous way to enjoy first- class music. Superb playing by superb musicians, all foremost at their instruments.
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The Benny Goodman Story
I thoroughly enjoyed this film. The music is great and the acting was good.
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Swing It
A typical Hollywood bio-pic which actually bears a passing resemblance to the real life story of Benny Godman. The lead role is taken by Steve Allen, a talk ... read more »
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