Kenneth Blais
8/10My 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.
Reviewed on November 14, 2022
The Stooge(1951)
A RIOTOUS MUSICAL RAMPAGE!
6.7(35)1h 40m1951-11-15
ComedyDramaRomance
The Stooge 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.
The Stooge (1951) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Norman Taurog, released on November 15, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Polly Bergen and Marion Marshall. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 35 ratings.
- Director:
- Norman Taurog
- Writers:
- Fred F. Finklehoffe, Martin Rackin, Fred F. Finklehoffe
- Producers:
- Hal B. Wallis
- Cinematographer:
- Daniel L. Fapp
- Composer:
- Joseph J. Lilley
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Wallis-Hazen Inc.
- Status:
- Released
The Stooge (1951) Trailer
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The Stooge Cast & Crew
Main 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
Frances Bavier
as Mrs. Rogers
Percy Helton
as Sam Robertson (uncredited)
Oliver Blake
as Theater Manager (uncredited)
- Danny Borzage
Danny Borzage
as Diner Patron (uncredited)
- Morgan Brown
Morgan Brown
as Wedding Guest / Audience Member (uncredited)
Steve Carruthers
as Audience Member (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Norman Taurog, written by Fred F. Finklehoffe, Martin Rackin and Fred F. Finklehoffe, produced by Hal B. Wallis.
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The Stooge Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 35 ratings.
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The Stooge – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Stooge online?
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The Stooge (1951) is available to stream on Philo, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Stooge?
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The main cast of The Stooge (1951) includes Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Polly Bergen, Marion Marshall and Eddie Mayehoff. The film was directed by Norman Taurog. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Stooge released?
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The Stooge was released on November 15, 1951 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Stooge worth watching?
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The Stooge (1951) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 35 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Stooge?
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