The Stooge (1951)
A RIOTOUS MUSICAL RAMPAGE!
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.
Director: Norman Taurog
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: November 15, 1951
Cast
- Dean Martin - Bill Miller
- Jerry Lewis - Ted Rogers
- Polly Bergen - Mary Turner
- Marion Marshall - Genevieve 'Frecklehead' Tait
- Eddie Mayehoff - Leo Lyman
- Richard Erdman - Ben Bailey
- Frances Bavier - Mrs. Rogers
- Percy Helton - Sam Robertson (uncredited)
- Oliver Blake - Theater Manager (uncredited)
- Danny Borzage - Diner Patron (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Fred F. Finklehoffe (Screenplay)
- Martin Rackin (Screenplay)
- Fred F. Finklehoffe (Story)
- Sid Silvers (Story)
Music: Joseph J. Lilley
Cinematography: Daniel L. Fapp
Editing: Warren Low
Production: Paramount Pictures, Wallis-Hazen Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Musical Theatre and Broadway Glitz, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour
Keywords
musical, champagne, singer, broadway
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Stooge about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Stooge?
- The Stooge was directed by Norman Taurog.
- Who stars in The Stooge?
- The Stooge stars Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Polly Bergen, Marion Marshall, Eddie Mayehoff, Richard Erdman.
- How long is The Stooge?
- The Stooge has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Stooge?
- The Stooge is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Stooge produced?
- The Stooge was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Stooge?
- The themes of The Stooge include: Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Musical Theatre and Broadway Glitz, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour.