Jake the Plumber
1927 film
Jake the Plumber is a 1927 American silent comedy film directed by Edward Ludwig and starring Jesse De Vorska, Sharon Lynn and Rosa Rosanova.
Synopsis
The film follows the adventures of Jake, a Jewish apprentice to the Irish plumber Fogarty. Jake wants to earn enough money to marry Sarah, a jealous girl, who he is in love with. The chance comes when he has to substitute for a jockey in a big horse race.
Cast
Jesse De Vorska as Jake, the Plumber
Sharon Lynn as Sarah Levine
Rosa Rosanova as Mrs. Levine
Ann Brody as Mrs. Schwartz
Bud Jamison as Fogarty
Carol Holloway as Mrs. Levis
William H. Tooker as Mr. Levis
Dolores Brinkman as Sadie Rosen
Eddie Harris as Poppa Levine
Fanchon Frankel as Rachael Rosenblatt
References
Bibliography
Connelly, Robert B. The Silents: Silent Feature Films, 1910-36, Volume 40, Issue 2. December Press, 1998.
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