The Dark Horse (1932)

NR 06/16/1932 (US) Comedy 1h 15m
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Hilarity is just around the corner, in this screaming burlesque on the political parade! You'll Vote For Every Star!

Overview

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.

  1. Alfred E. Green

    Director

  2. Darryl F. Zanuck

    Story

  3. Courtney Terrett

    Story

  4. Joseph Jackson

    Writer

  5. Wilson Mizner

    Writer

Top Billed Cast

  1. Bette Davis

    Bette Davis

    Kay Russell

  2. Warren William

    Warren William

    Hal Samson Blake

  3. Guy Kibbee

    Guy Kibbee

    Zachary Hicks

  4. Vivienne Osborne

    Vivienne Osborne

    Hal's Ex-Wife Maybelle Blake

  5. Frank McHugh

    Frank McHugh

    Joe

  6. Sam Hardy

    Sam Hardy

    Mr. Black

  7. Harry Holman

    Harry Holman

    Mr. Jones

  8. Charles Sellon

    Charles Sellon

    Mr. Green

  9. Robert Emmett O'Connor

    Robert Emmett O'Connor

    Sheriff

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The Dark Horse
The Dark Horse

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Original Language English

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