The Stooge

A RIOTOUS MUSICAL RAMPAGE!

1951 • 100 min • Comedy · Drama · Romance

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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.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

36 reviews

100 Reviewers · 1 · 60%
67 Audience · 35 · 40%

An aspiring Broadway star struggles until his team suggests a "stooge" to enhance his act. The stooge, Ted, quickly becomes a crowd favorite, leading to questions of partnership and fairness. This musical comedy explores friendship and rivalry in the entertainment world.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Mild theatrical slapstick
Characters drink socially
Some romantic flirting

What it models well

Friendship and partnership
Pursuing your dreams
Teamwork and fairness

Talk about it after

What does it mean to be a good friend?
Why is sharing credit important?
The challenges of show business

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Top billed cast

Director: Norman Taurog • Crew: Fred F. Finklehoffe, Martin Rackin, Fred F. Finklehoffe, Sid Silvers

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
My 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.
Kenneth Blais, TMDB Community