What movie did "the king of cool" play in with Bud Ekins as his stunt double?
Bud Ekins James Sherwin "Bud" Ekins (May 11, 1930 – October 6, 2007) was an American professional stuntman in the U.S. Film industry. He is considered to be one of the film industry's most accomplished stuntmen with a body of work that includes classic films such as "The Great Escape" and "Bullitt". Ekins, acting as stunt double for Steve McQueen while filming "The Great Escape", was the rider who performed what is considered to be one of the most famous motorcycle stunts ever performed in a movie. He was recognized for his stunt work by being inducted into the Stuntmen's Hall of Fame.
Safety in Numbers (1930 film) Safety in Numbers is a 1930 American Pre-Code musical comedy film. Directed by Victor Schertzinger, it stars Buddy Rogers, and features Kathryn Crawford, Josephine Dunn, and Carole Lombard (in one of her early roles).