The Stooge

1951 · 100 MIN · IMDB 6.7 · 1,707 VOTES · DIR. Norman Taurog

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Overview

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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,469 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:01:36 Hello. Hello.
00:05:05 Now, look, Leo, will you leave that to me?
00:08:22 "Ladies and gentlemen, we're very lucky to have in the audience
00:12:16 ...you got everything.
00:17:25 That's a fine way to talk. You know I'm trying to make good.
00:21:37 Even though I knew tomorrow
00:25:21 - For you? How about for me? - No, what about it?
00:28:14 - Somebody better find him. - You're not kidding.
00:31:54 Well, I guess the only thing that can come between us is dough.
00:39:52 And I'm warning you, it's a victorious Happy and glorious strain
00:44:05 No, you can't walk out on Bill Miller's act, even when he isn't acting.
00:47:57 ...and I'm never gonna do nothing again.
00:52:47 Oh, Bill, what a wonderful present. You're playing the Palace.
00:57:49 My name's Gennie Tait and this fellow's name is...
01:01:48 - You're sure? - Sure, I'm sure.
01:06:55 but there's a young man here I'd like to have you meet.
01:11:35 A girl named Mary Is not contrary
01:15:01 - You sure you're all right? - I'm sure I'm all right.
01:18:21 Oh, no, I have to disagree with you there, Mary
01:22:02 - Just one more chance - Hey. Hey. Hey!
01:26:32 Still I'm hoping all the while You'll give me
01:30:05 Look, Bill, you're a phenomenon.
01:34:16 since the day he was born.
11:05:05 New York, New York.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,469
Dialogue density14.7 lines / min
First line00:01:36
Final line11:05:05

Production Record

DirectorNorman Taurog
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes1,707