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Feature film — 1951

The Stooge (1951)

6.61h 40mComedy — Drama — Romance

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.

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A high-signal pick with 36 votes.

Paramount Pictures / Wallis-Hazen Inc.

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Director: Norman Taurog

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Cast & crew

Dean Martin as Bill Miller

Dean Martin

Bill Miller

Jerry Lewis as Ted Rogers

Jerry Lewis

Ted Rogers

Polly Bergen as Mary Turner

Polly Bergen

Mary Turner

Marion Marshall as Genevieve 'Frecklehead' Tait

Marion Marshall

Genevieve 'Frecklehead' Tait

Eddie Mayehoff as Leo Lyman

Eddie Mayehoff

Leo Lyman

Richard Erdman as Ben Bailey

Richard Erdman

Ben Bailey

Frances Bavier as Mrs. Rogers

Frances Bavier

Mrs. Rogers

Percy Helton as Sam Robertson (uncredited)

Percy Helton

Sam Robertson (uncredited)

Oliver Blake as Theater Manager (uncredited)

Oliver Blake

Theater Manager (uncredited)

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Danny Borzage

Diner Patron (uncredited)

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Morgan Brown

Wedding Guest / Audience Member (uncredited)

Steve Carruthers as Audience Member (uncredited)

Steve Carruthers

Audience Member (uncredited)

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