The Benny Goodman Story (1955) On DVD

Actor :       Steve Allen, Donna Reed, Berta Gersten, Barry Truex, Herbert Anderson
Director:   Valentine Davies
Genre:       Drama
Year:         1955
Studio:      Universal Studios
Length:     117
Released: March 4, 2003
Rating:      Not Rated (MPAA Rating)
Format:     DVD
Misc:         Color
Language:English
Subtitles : Spanish, French

DESCRIPTION:

The music of Benny Goodman comes to life in this wonderful musical biography of the famed King of Swing. Featuring all the outstanding songs and instrumental made famous by the immortal clarinetist, the story follows the innovative musician from his childhood in Chicago to his historic concert at Carnegie Hall in 1938. Steve Allen, Donna Reed and Sammy Davis, Sr. star in this unforgettable tribute to Goodman and his music with performances by the original Benny Goodman Quartet (Gene Krupa, Teddy Wilson, Ben Pollack, Edward “Kid” Ory and Lionel Hampton) along with Harry James, Martha Tilton and Ziggy Elman. The priceless soundtrack highlights Goodman himself with classic renditions of “Sing, Sing, Sing,” “One O’Clock Jump,” “Stompin’ At The Savoy,” “Moonglow” and “Goody, Goody” and many more.