The Stooge

The Stooge

31/12/1952 1h 40m 6.6/10

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

Norman Taurog

Top Billed Cast

Dean Martin

Dean Martin

Bill Miller

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Ted Rogers

Polly Bergen

Polly Bergen

Mary Turner

Richard Erdman

Richard Erdman

Ben Bailey

Eddie Mayehoff

Eddie Mayehoff

Leo Lyman

Marion Marshall

Marion Marshall

Genevieve 'Frecklehead' Tait

Reviews

Kenneth Blais

Kenneth Blais

11/14/2022

8/10

My favorite film of Dean and Jerry together. A good screen play and good performances by the whole cast. A bit more drama than the usual Martin and Lewis comedy. A fun film.

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