The Stooge (1951)

6.7/10 100 min Comedy Drama Romance

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.

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)

Steve Carruthers

Audience Member (uncredited)

Charles Evans

Mr. Sutherland (uncredited)

Franklyn Farnum

Party Guest / Audience Member (uncredited)

Tommy Farrell

Tommy (uncredited)

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