The Stooge
A RIOTOUS MUSICAL RAMPAGE!
A bright, energetic musical comedy about ambition, friendship, and learning to share the spotlight, built on vaudeville charm and romantic warmth.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
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)
Closest match
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same mood
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Go darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Something gentler
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Hidden gem
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
