The Stooge
A RIOTOUS MUSICAL RAMPAGE!
1951 · 1h 40m · N/A
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by
Norman Taurog
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.
Director and cast
- Norman Taurog Director
- Dean Martin as Bill Miller
- Jerry Lewis as Theodore 'Ted' Rogers
- Polly Bergen as Mary Turner
- Marion Marshall as Genevieve 'Frecklehead' Tait
- Eddie Mayehoff as Leo Lyman
- Richard Erdman as Ben Bailey
- Frances Bavier as Mrs. Rogers
- Percy Helton as Sam Robertson (uncredited)
- Oliver Blake as Theater Manager (uncredited)
- Danny Borzage Cast
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