Monday Morning Maybe

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The Stooge

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1951 | 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Funny Girl or How to Marry a Millionaire, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1951: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 8K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Norman Taurog

  • 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)