The Benny Goodman Story

1956 · 116 MIN · IMDB 6.8 · 1,440 VOTES · DIR. Valentine Davies

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Overview

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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,191 lines

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00:01:57 Dora.
00:05:23 Oh, it will be good.
00:10:02 What are you doing here? Say, who are you?
00:14:42 Jerome made me a deal.
00:17:56 This time, for once, I will pay you what you want.
00:24:22 Can not find scary to play here?
00:27:57 This is a great opportunity for us, and we want to go.
00:31:21 The reason they listen, is the way we play.
00:34:15 So far, orchestra will have to wait.
00:37:08 With family, you snub those musicians because they play in nightclubs.
00:43:09 You are absolutely right. - Have you ever tried?
00:48:02 This is why I made you come. - What do you mean?
00:53:49 ' Pikes Peak Chalet.'
00:57:07 Yes, I am.
01:03:32 You do not play tangos, guys?
01:10:53 But what are you doing here in L.A.?
01:14:02 'The 12 Weeks Orchestra Sprayed have the Records Room.'
01:18:44 I did not think you had fallen in love climate of California.
01:23:23 You had intended to come to Paramount, Alice?
01:30:31 I have to send him a telegram.
01:33:27 Everyone needs someone even Benny.
01:36:24 It would be the pinnacle of your career.
01:40:05 No, not exactly.
02:01:03 Chicago - Operator 183.'

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,191
Dialogue density10.3 lines / min
First line00:01:57
Final line02:01:03

Production Record

DirectorValentine Davies
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes1,440