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.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
36 audience votes
Key crew
- Norman TaurogDirector
- Joseph J. LilleyOriginal Music Composer
- Fred F. FinklehoffeScreenplay
- Martin RackinScreenplay
Cast
- Dean MartinBill Miller
- Jerry LewisTed Rogers
- Polly BergenMary Turner
- Marion MarshallGenevieve 'Frecklehead' Tait
- Eddie MayehoffLeo Lyman
- Richard ErdmanBen Bailey
- Frances BavierMrs. Rogers
- Percy HeltonSam Robertson (uncredited)
- Oliver BlakeTheater Manager (uncredited)
- Danny BorzageDiner Patron (uncredited)
- Morgan BrownWedding Guest / Audience Member (uncredited)
- Steve CarruthersAudience Member (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
musicalchampagnesingerbroadway