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.

Benny Goodman

Alice Hammond

Mama Goodman

Benny Goodman (age 16)

John Hammond Jr.

Papa Dave Goodman

Fletcher Henderson

Gil Rodin

'Murph' Podolsky - riverboat band Mgr.

John Hammond Sr.

Prof Schoepp

Harry Goodman (age 16 )

Acting

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February 2, 1956

Benny Goodman

Alice Hammond

Mama Goodman

Benny Goodman (age 16)

John Hammond Jr.

Papa Dave Goodman

Fletcher Henderson

Gil Rodin

'Murph' Podolsky - riverboat band Mgr.

John Hammond Sr.

Prof Schoepp

Harry Goodman (age 16 )

Acting

Acting

Acting

Acting
