The Stooge
The Stooge

Movie·1951·1h 40m

The Stooge

A RIOTOUS MUSICAL RAMPAGE!

Directed By

Norman Taurog

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

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.

Written By

Martin Rackin

Producer

Hal B. Wallis

Cinematography

Daniel L. Fapp

Music

Joseph J. Lilley

Editor

Warren Low

Themes

musicalchampagnesingerbroadway

Production House

Paramount Pictures
Wallis-Hazen Inc.

Audience Score

67%

34 votes

Skip11%
Timepass25%
Go for it38%
Perfection26%

Where to watch

Region: IN

Rent

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// cast

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)

Danny Borzage

Diner Patron (uncredited)

Morgan Brown

Wedding Guest / Audience Member (uncredited)

Steve Carruthers

Steve Carruthers

Audience Member (uncredited)

Danny Davenport

Sam Heinz (uncredited)

Charles Evans

Charles Evans

Mr. Sutherland (uncredited)

Franklyn Farnum

Franklyn Farnum

Party Guest / Audience Member (uncredited)

Tommy Farrell

Tommy Farrell

Tommy (uncredited)

George Ford

Party Guest (uncredited)

Rudy Germane

Party Guest (uncredited)

// crew

Crew

Hal B. Wallis

Hal B. Wallis

Producer

Norman Taurog

Norman Taurog

Director

Joseph J. Lilley

Joseph J. Lilley

Original Music Composer

Daniel L. Fapp

Daniel L. Fapp

Director of Photography

Fred F. Finklehoffe

Screenplay, Story

Martin Rackin

Martin Rackin

Screenplay

Sid Silvers

Sid Silvers

Story

Warren Low

Editor

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