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The Benny Goodman Story (1955)
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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, Rovi

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Starring:
Steve AllenDonna Reed, (more)
Director(s):
Valentine Davies
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
G
Format(s):
DVD
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    TOM S.

    I like this movie. It's kinda cool to see some of the musicians that are just names now, in their prime, like Gene Krupa, Lionel Hampton, Teddy Wilson. I don't know about the accuracy of the story, but I don't care. I don't watch a movie for historical accuracy. For that I read a book or a biography. I like to watch Teddy play piano--he makes it look so effortless, and he has an ease in his playing.

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