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Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis in a comedic moment, with Martin facing Lewis, who is making a goofy face and gesture, in a scene from the 1953 film The Stooge.
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The Stooge

film by Taurog [1952]
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Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis in a comedic moment, with Martin facing Lewis, who is making a goofy face and gesture, in a scene from the 1953 film The Stooge.
Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis in The Stooge Dean Martin (left) and Jerry Lewis in The Stooge (1952).

The Stooge is a 1952 American comedy film directed by Norman Taurog. It stars the comedy duo of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. The film centers on a vaudeville performer, played by Martin, who becomes jealous when his antic partner, played by Lewis, increasingly overshadows him in their act.1

The Three Stooges, a renowned American comedy team, were known for their anarchic slapstick and burlesque-style routines. Throughout their career, six men were members of the team, including Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Shemp Howard, Curly Howard, Joe Besser, and Joe DeRita. Their humor often involved exaggerated physical comedy, such as eye-poking and hair-pulling, punctuated by distinct sound effects.2

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