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
'Murph' Podolsky - riverboat band Mgr.
Alice Hammond
Papa Dave Goodman
John Hammond Jr.
Harry Goodman (age 16 )
John Hammond Sr.
Willard Alexander - Benny's manager
Gil Rodin
Prof Schoepp
Benny Goodman (age 16)
Harry Goodman
Mama Goodman