The Dark Horse (1932)

  • NR
  • 06/08/1932 (US)
  • Comedy
  • 1h 15m

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.

Alfred E. Green

Director

Joseph Jackson

Writer

Wilson Mizner

Writer

Courtney Terrett

Story

Darryl F. Zanuck

Story

Cast

Bette Davis's headshot

Bette Davis

Kay Russell
Warren William's headshot

Warren William

Hal Samson Blake
Guy Kibbee's headshot

Guy Kibbee

Zachary Hicks
Vivienne Osborne's headshot

Vivienne Osborne

Hal's Ex-Wife Maybelle Blake
Frank McHugh's headshot

Frank McHugh

Joe
Sam Hardy's headshot

Sam Hardy

Mr. Black
Harry Holman's headshot

Harry Holman

Mr. Jones
Charles Sellon's headshot

Charles Sellon

Mr. Green

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