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The Benny Goodman Story poster

The Benny Goodman Story Cast & Characters

The Benny Goodman Story (1956) stars Steve Allen as Benny Goodman, Donna Reed as Alice Hammond and Berta Gersten as Mama Goodman. The drama movie was released February 2, 1956. Below is the full cast and crew.

1956 · 1h 56m 65 Audience
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Starring Cast
S
Steve Allen
Benny Goodman
D
Donna Reed
Alice Hammond
B
Berta Gersten
Mama Goodman
B
Barry Truex
Benny Goodman (age 16)
H
Herbert Anderson
John Hammond Jr.
R
Robert F. Simon
Papa Dave Goodman
Key crew
Director
Valentine Davies
Screenplay
Valentine Davies
Producers
Aaron Rosenberg
Cinematography
William H. Daniels
Editor
Russell F. Schoengarth

Full cast

27 cast members

Crew by department

8 crew members