The Dark Horse (1932)
Synopsis
The Progressive Party convention is deadlocked for governor, so both sides nominate the dark horse Zachary Hicks. Kay Russell suggests they hire Hal Blake as campaign manager; but first they have to get him out of jail for not paying alimony. Blake organizes the office and coaches Hicks to answer every question by pausing and then saying, "Well yes, but then again no." Blake will sell Hicks as dumb but honest. Russell refuses to marry Blake, while Joe keeps people away from Blake's office. Blake teaches Hicks a speech by Lincoln. At the debate when the conservative candidate Underwood recites the same speech, Blake exposes him as a plagiarist. Hicks is presented for photo opportunities and gives his yes-and-no answer to any question, including whether he expects to win.
Release Date: 1932-06-16
Runtime: 75 minutes
Director: Alfred E. Green
Top Cast
- Bette Davis as Kay Russell
- Warren William as Hal Samson Blake
- Guy Kibbee as Zachary Hicks
- Vivienne Osborne as Hal's Ex-Wife Maybelle Blake
- Frank McHugh as Joe
- Sam Hardy as Mr. Black
- Harry Holman as Mr. Jones
- Charles Sellon as Mr. Green
- Robert Emmett O'Connor as Sheriff
- Berton Churchill as William A. Underwood
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