The Stooge
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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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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-19
Top Cast
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Dean Martin
Bill Miller
Jerry Lewis
Ted Rogers
Polly Bergen
Mary Turner
Marion Marshall
Genevieve 'Frecklehead' Tait
Eddie Mayehoff
Leo Lyman
Richard Erdman
Ben Bailey
Frances Bavier
Mrs. Rogers
Percy Helton
Sam Robertson (uncredited)
Oliver Blake
Theater Manager (uncredited)
Danny Borzage
Diner Patron (uncredited)
Morgan Brown
Wedding Guest / Audience Member (uncredited)
Steve Carruthers
Audience Member (uncredited)
Danny Davenport
Sam Heinz (uncredited)
Charles Evans
Mr. Sutherland (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum
Party Guest / Audience Member (uncredited)
Tommy Farrell
Tommy (uncredited)
George Ford
Party Guest (uncredited)
Rudy Germane
Party Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Taurog
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred F. Finklehoffe, Martin Rackin
- Original Score
- Joseph J. Lilley
- Original Title
- The Stooge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Wallis-Hazen Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Taurog
Fred F. Finklehoffe, Martin Rackin, Sid Silvers
Joseph J. Lilley
Daniel L. Fapp
Warren Low
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Norman Taurog
Director
Joseph J. Lilley
Original Music Composer
Daniel L. Fapp
Director of Photography
Fred F. Finklehoffe
Screenplay
Martin Rackin
Screenplay
Edith Head
Costume Design
Warren Low
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stooge
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What is The Stooge about?
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.
Who directed The Stooge?
The Stooge was directed by Norman Taurog.
Who stars in The Stooge?
The principal cast of The Stooge includes Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Polly Bergen, Marion Marshall, Eddie Mayehoff.
When was The Stooge released and how long is it?
The Stooge was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Stooge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stooge was composed by Joseph J. Lilley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stooge?
The Stooge holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).