Directed by:
Valentine DaviesScreenplay:
Valentine DaviesCinematography:
William H. DanielsCast:
Donna Reed, Jack Kruschen, Robert Clarke, Hy Averback, Herbert Anderson, John Erman, George Givot, Lionel Hampton, Don Gordon, Harry James, Bess Flowers (more)Plots(1)
When a young Benny Goodman (Barry Truex) first starts taking music classes, he becomes very adept at the clarinet and gravitates towards ragtime and jazz. After playing for a few years, an older Benny (Steve Allen) gains the attention of critic John Hammond (Herbert Anderson), who champions the musician. Benny also meets John's sister, Alice (Donna Reed), and, although she initially dislikes jazz, Goodman wins her over. However, Benny's mother (Berta Gersten) does not approve of the match. (Umbrella Entertainment)
(more)Cast
Donna Reed
USA
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Jack Kruschen
Canada
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Robert Clarke
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Hy Averback
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Herbert Anderson
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John Erman
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George Givot
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Lionel Hampton
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Don Gordon
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Harry James
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Bess Flowers
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Jeffrey Sayre
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Sam Harris
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Robert F. Simon
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Dick Winslow
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Chris Alcaide
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