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The Stooge

(1951)

November 15, 1951 1h 40m
66%
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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.

Norman Taurog

Director

Top Billed Cast

DM

Dean Martin

Bill Miller

JL

Jerry Lewis

Ted Rogers

PB

Polly Bergen

Mary Turner

MM

Marion Marshall

Genevieve 'Frecklehead' Tait

EM

Eddie Mayehoff

Leo Lyman

RE

Richard Erdman

Ben Bailey

FB

Frances Bavier

Mrs. Rogers

PH

Percy Helton

Sam Robertson (uncredited)

OB

Oliver Blake

Theater Manager (uncredited)

DB

Danny Borzage

Diner Patron (uncredited)

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