The Benny Goodman Story

The Benny Goodman Story

1956 · 116 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, Music

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.

Directed by Valentine Davies · Written by Valentine Davies

Your Rating

Where to Watch

Streaming

Filmin

Cast

Make it a double feature

3h 52m together

The Benny Goodman Story

The Glenn Miller Story

Both from Valentine Davies.

More from Valentine DaviesSee all →

Miracle on 34th StreetMiracle on 34th Street · 1947
Miracle on 34th Street
7.41947
MovieComedyDrama
Kris Kringle, seemingly the embodiment of Santa Claus, is asked to portray the jolly old fellow at Macy's following his performance in the Thanksgiving Day parade. His portrayal is so complete that many begin to question if he truly is Santa Claus, while others question his sanity.
Three Little Girls in BlueThree Little Girls in Blue · 1946
Three Little Girls in Blue
7.31946
Movie
Three sisters go to Atlantic City with hopes of finding rich husbands.
Miracle On 34th StreetMiracle On 34th Street · 1959
Miracle On 34th Street
7.31959
MovieFamilyDrama
In this charming TV adaptation of the 1947 film classic, a kindly old gentleman (Ed Wynn) working as a Macy's department store Santa causes a commotion when he claims to be the real St. Nick. Forced to prove his sanity, he is taken to court where he must convince the judge and his friends that he actually is Santa Claus. The faith of one skeptical little girl (Susan Gordon) and a Christmas miracle are the keys to his true identity.
The OscarsThe Oscars · 1953
The Oscars
7.01953
Series
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.
The Glenn Miller StoryThe Glenn Miller Story · 1954
The Glenn Miller Story
7.01954
MovieDramaMusic
A vibrant tribute to one of America's legendary bandleaders, charting Glenn Miller's rise from obscurity and poverty to fame and wealth in the early 1940s.
Miracle on 34th StreetMiracle on 34th Street · 1973
Miracle on 34th Street
7.01973
MovieDramaFamily
A department store Santa tries to convince a little girl who doesn't believe in Santa Claus that he is Santa Claus, and winds up going on trial to prove who he is.
Sailor of the KingSailor of the King · 1953
Sailor of the King
7.01953
MovieActionDrama
A British naval officer has a brief affair with a woman in England and never knows that she bears him a son. 20 years later the boy is on a ship under his command when he is tracking a German Raider. When the boy is captured after his ship is sunk, he finds a way to slow the German's progress while a lethal hunt for him goes on.
The House Without a NameThe House Without a Name · 1956
The House Without a Name
7.01956
MovieDocumentary
The House Without a Name is a 1956 short documentary film written and produced by Valentine Davies for the Motion Picture Relief Fund. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
General Electric TheaterGeneral Electric Theater · 1953
General Electric Theater
6.81953
SeriesComedyDrama
General Electric Theater is an American anthology series hosted by Ronald Reagan that was broadcast on CBS radio and television. The series was sponsored by General Electric's Department of Public Relations.
SyncopationSyncopation · 1942
Syncopation
6.81942
MovieMusicRomance
A young trumpeter rises through the jazz world and finds love.
Miracle on 34th StreetMiracle on 34th Street · 1994
Miracle on 34th Street
6.81994
MovieFantasyDrama
Six-year-old Susan Walker has doubts about childhood's most enduring miracle—Santa Claus. Her mother told her the secret about Santa a long time ago, but, after meeting a special department store Santa who's convinced he's the real thing, Susan is given the most precious gift of all—something to believe in.
It Happens Every SpringIt Happens Every Spring · 1949
It Happens Every Spring
6.61949
MovieComedy
A scientist discovers a formula that makes a baseball which is repelled by wood. He promptly sets out to exploit his discovery.
Bachelor in ParadiseBachelor in Paradise · 1961
Bachelor in Paradise
6.31961
MovieComedyRomance
A bachelor author of sleazy books moves to a family-oriented subdivision where he becomes an unofficial relationship advisor to unhappy local housewives, to the dismay of their respective husbands who suspect him of sexual misconduct.
You Were Meant for MeYou Were Meant for Me · 1948
You Were Meant for Me
6.31948
MovieMusic
A bandleader falls in love and marries a small town girl.
Chicken Every SundayChicken Every Sunday · 1949
Chicken Every Sunday
6.21949
MovieComedy
A woman takes in boarders to support her husband's harebrained financial schemes.
Strategic Air CommandStrategic Air Command · 1955
Strategic Air Command
6.11955
MovieActionDrama
Air Force reservist Lt. Col. Robert "Dutch" Holland is recalled into active duty at the peak of his professional baseball career.

More Like This

Rate this film

Your ratings make Midnight smarter