The Stooge

The Stooge

1952 · 100 min · EN · G · 6.6 (31 votes)
Dir. Norman Taurog · Starring Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Polly Bergen, Marion Marshall, Eddie Mayehoff, Richard Erdman · Music Joseph J. Lilley

A RIOTOUS MUSICAL RAMPAGE!

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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.

VIBE

A sparkling, old-school musical that feels like a warm embrace. It’s full of witty banter, catchy tunes, and a surprisingly poignant look at the price of fame and the nature of partnership.

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