The Dark Horse poster
Basic Info
Release: June 16, 1932
Rating: ⭐ 7.2/10 (5 votes)

The Dark Horse

1932 ⭐ 7.2/10 5 votes
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.

Genres
Comedy
Production Countries
  • United States of America
Spoken Languages
  • English en

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