The Dark Horse

The Dark Horse

1932
1h 15m
7.3

7.3/10

6 votes • View on IMDb

"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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
First National Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date June 16, 1932
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0022802

Cast

Bette Davis
Bette Davis

Kay Russell

Warren William
Warren William

Hal Samson Blake

Guy Kibbee
Guy Kibbee

Zachary Hicks

Vivienne Osborne
Vivienne Osborne

Hal's Ex-Wife Maybelle Blake

Frank McHugh
Frank McHugh

Joe

Sam Hardy
Sam Hardy

Mr. Black

Harry Holman
Harry Holman

Mr. Jones

Charles Sellon
Charles Sellon

Mr. Green

Robert Emmett O'Connor
Robert Emmett O'Connor

Sheriff

Berton Churchill
Berton Churchill

William A. Underwood

Robert Warwick
Robert Warwick

Mr. Clark

Louise Beavers
Louise Beavers

Kay's Maid Levinnia

Key Crew

Alfred E. Green
Director
Joseph Jackson
Writer
Wilson Mizner
Writer
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer