The Stooge(1951)
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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.
Movie: The Stooge
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Bill Miller
Ted Rogers
Mary Turner
Genevieve 'Frecklehead' Tait
Leo Lyman
Ben Bailey
Mrs. Rogers
Sam Robertson (uncredited)
Theater Manager (uncredited)
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