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The Stooge

The Stooge

A RIOTOUS MUSICAL RAMPAGE!

19516.61h 40m

Overview

Bill Miller is an unsuccessful Broadway performer until his handlers convince him to enhance his act with a stooge—Ted Rogers, a guy positioned in the audience to be the butt of Bill's jokes. After Ted begins to steal the show, Bill's girlfriend and his pals advise him to make Ted an equal partner.

Directed by Norman Taurog
Written by Fred F. Finklehoffe, Martin Rackin, Sid Silvers
Produced by Hal B. Wallis
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Top Cast

Dean Martin

Dean Martin

Bill Miller

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Ted Rogers

Polly Bergen

Polly Bergen

Mary Turner

Marion Marshall

Marion Marshall

Genevieve 'Frecklehead' Tait

Eddie Mayehoff

Eddie Mayehoff

Leo Lyman

Richard Erdman

Richard Erdman

Ben Bailey

Frances Bavier

Frances Bavier

Mrs. Rogers

Percy Helton

Percy Helton

Sam Robertson (uncredited)

Oliver Blake

Oliver Blake

Theater Manager (uncredited)

D

Danny Borzage

Diner Patron (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

musicalchampagnesingerbroadway

About The Stooge

The Stooge is a comedy, drama, romance film released in 1951 exploring themes of musical, champagne, singer, broadway. Directed by Norman Taurog, it stars Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Polly Bergen. Bill Miller is an unsuccessful Broadway performer until his handlers convince him to enhance his act with a stooge—Ted Rogers, a guy positioned in the audience to be the butt of Bill's jokes. After Ted begins to steal the show, Bill's girlfriend and his pals advise him to make Ted an equal partner.

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