The Stooge

December. 31,1952      G
Rating:
6.7
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

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)
Steve Carruthers as  Audience Member (uncredited)

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