Stooge, The

Stooge, The

1951

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. But Ted begins to steal the show. Bill's girlfriend and his pals tell him to make Ted an equal partner. Complications occur, while Bill sings and Ted gets the laughs.

A RIOTOUS MUSICAL RAMPAGE! (original print ad - all caps)

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74
Very Good

Film Detail

Genre
Comedy - Drama
Length
1 hr. 40 mins.
US Theatrical Release
December 31, 1952
US Box Office
No Data Available
Global Office
No Data Available
Rating
NR
Not Rated

Collection Detail

Edition
Digital Only
Resolution | Digital Platform
iTunes
Aspect Ratio
FS 1.37:1
Audio
English: DD+ 5.1
Studio
Paramount
Released
February 18, 2020
Acquired Date
February 18, 2025
Times Seen
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Last Watched
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Actors

Dean Martin
Dean Martin
Jerry Lewis
Jerry Lewis
Polly Bergen
Polly Bergen
Marion Marshall
Marion Marshall
Eddie Mayehoff
Eddie Mayehoff
Richard Erdman
Richard Erdman
Frances Bavier
Frances Bavier

Directors

Norman Taurog
Norman Taurog

Producers

Hal B. Wallis
Hal B. Wallis

Writers

Fred F. Finklehoffe
Fred F. Finklehoffe
Martin Rackin
Martin Rackin

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User Reviews

Ratings

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RT Hot
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Popcornmeter
45 votes
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IMDb RATING
6.7/10
1,706 votes

Additional Info

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