Comedy ·Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 1951 · 1h 40m

The Stooge

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Director
Norman Taurog
Cast
Dean Martin as Bill Miller Jerry Lewis as Ted Rogers Polly Bergen as Mary Turner Marion Marshall as Genevieve 'Frecklehead' Tait Eddie Mayehoff as Leo Lyman Richard Erdman as Ben Bailey
Crew
Daniel L. Fapp — Director of Photography Warren Low — Editor Joseph J. Lilley — Original Music Composer Fred F. Finklehoffe — Screenplay Martin Rackin — Screenplay Fred F. Finklehoffe — Story
Tagline

A RIOTOUS MUSICAL RAMPAGE!

Synopsis

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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Mood & Themes
musicalchampagnesingerbroadway
Key Collaborators
Norman Taurog Director Daniel L. Fapp Director of Photography Warren Low Editor Joseph J. Lilley Original Music Composer Fred F. Finklehoffe Screenplay Martin Rackin Screenplay Fred F. Finklehoffe Story Sid Silvers Story Hal B. Wallis Producer Edith Head Costume Design
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