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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 71.2 / 100
1951·Comedy / Drama / Music·1h 40m

THE STOOGE

“A RIOTOUS MUSICAL RAMPAGE!”

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.

Above the Line
Norman Taurog·DirectorFred F. Finklehoffe·ScreenplayMartin Rackin·ScreenplayDaniel L. Fapp·Director of PhotographyJoseph J. Lilley·Original Music ComposerWarren Low·Editor
Cast
Dean Martin·Bill MillerJerry Lewis·Ted RogersPolly Bergen·Mary TurnerMarion Marshall·Genevieve 'Frecklehead' TaitEddie Mayehoff·Leo LymanRichard Erdman·Ben BaileyFrances Bavier·Mrs. RogersPercy Helton·Sam Robertson (uncredited)Oliver Blake·Theater Manager (uncredited)Danny Borzage·Diner Patron (uncredited)
Full Crew
(20 credits)
Directing· 1
Norman Taurog·Director
Writing· 4
Fred F. Finklehoffe·ScreenplayMartin Rackin·ScreenplayFred F. Finklehoffe·StorySid Silvers·Story
Camera· 1
Daniel L. Fapp·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Warren Low·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Joseph J. Lilley·Original Music ComposerDon McKay·Sound RecordistWalter Oberst·Sound RecordistJoseph J. Lilley·Music Director
Art & Design· 6
Franz Bachelin·Art DirectionHal Pereira·Art DirectionEdith Head·Costume DesignSam Comer·Set DecorationBertram C. Granger·Set DecorationWally Westmore·Makeup Supervisor
Production· 1
Hal B. Wallis·Producer
Other Departments· 2
Elwood Ullman·Additional DialogueGordon Jennings·Special Effects
By the Numbers
71.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Stooge's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#2B4B9B
#FCFC00
Mood
Joyful, Comedic
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features two men in yellow straw hats, bow ties, and checkered suits, with their mouths open in laughter, against a blue background. Below them, two ”

comedymusical
Key Elements
Yellow Straw HatsBow TiesCheckered SuitsWhite GlovesYellow BatonsShort Dresses
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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