Ed Harris Movies

Filmed in 1927, the silent western King of the Herd wasn't shown in New York until 1929. Although the film's official star is Raymond McKee, most of the footage is devoted to the exploits of the title character, played by White Star the "wonder" horse. As a novelty, polo-playing hero, McKee is something of a wimp, easily beaten up by the villains. Inspired by the love of heroine Nola Luxford, McKee proves his manhood by capturing rogue stallion White Star. Astride the magnificent steed, our hero easily defeats his principal rival Bud Osborne on the polo field then turns his attentions -- and his fists -- towards his other tormentors. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Yiddish comedian Jess Devorska essays the title role in the ethnic comedy Jake the Plumber. Essentially another spin on the Abie's Irish Rose formula, the film details the rivalry between two Lower East Side Jewish families, and their interactions with an equally contentious Gentile family. Much of the humor arises from the efforts by Jake to improve his social standing. Sharon Lynn, better known for her musical-comedy appearances, appears as Jake's pretty daughter Sarah, while perennial Charlie Chaplin and Three Stooges foil Bud Jamison shows up as a neighborhood bruiser named Fogarty. Unfortunately, Jess Devorska did not register well on screen, and Jake the Plumber flopped. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi