The Dark Horse (1932)
1h 15m
Running Time
June 16, 1932Release Date
The Dark Horse (1932)
1h 15m
Running Time
June 16, 1932Release Date
Network & Production Companies

Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.

Bette Davis
Kay Russell

Warren William
Hal Samson Blake

Guy Kibbee
Zachary Hicks

Vivienne Osborne
Hal's Ex-Wife Maybelle Blake

Frank McHugh
Joe

Sam Hardy
Mr. Black

Harry Holman
Mr. Jones

Charles Sellon
Mr. Green

Robert Emmett O'Connor
Sheriff

Berton Churchill
William A. Underwood

Robert Warwick
Mr. Clark

Louise Beavers
Kay's Maid Levinnia

Harry C. Bradley
Blue Ribbon Man

Harrison Greene
Delegate Next to Hicks

Harry Leroy
Delegate

Wilfred Lucas
Debate Chairman

Wilbur Mack
Conservative Party Man

Tom McGuire
Conservative Party Man

Bert Moorhouse
Reporter

Edmund Mortimer
Convention Delegate

Field Norton
Delegate

Henry Otho
Delegate Spreading the Word

Paul Panzer
Delegate Telephoning

Cyril Ring
Airport Clerk
Media.

Details.
This Movie Is About.
governor
pre-code
progressive party
Wiki.
The Dark Horse is a 1932 American pre-Code political comedy film, starring Warren William and Bette Davis. The movie was directed by Alfred E. Green.
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