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The Dark Horse

The Dark Horse

Hilarity is just around the corner, in this screaming burlesque on the political parade! You'll Vote For Every Star!
Jun 16, 1932 1h 15m
7.2
5 votes

Synopsis

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.

Title The Dark Horse
Companies First National Pictures
Countries United States of America
Keywords governor, pre-code, progressive party
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
Sam Hardy

Sam Hardy

Mr. Black
Berton Churchill

Berton Churchill

William A. Underwood
Louise Beavers

Louise Beavers

Kay's Maid Levinnia
Harry C. Bradley

Harry C. Bradley

Blue Ribbon Man
Harrison Greene

Harrison Greene

Delegate Next to Hicks
Wilfred Lucas

Wilfred Lucas

Debate Chairman
Wilbur Mack

Wilbur Mack

Conservative Party Man
Tom McGuire

Tom McGuire

Conservative Party Man
Edmund Mortimer

Edmund Mortimer

Convention Delegate
Henry Otho

Henry Otho

Delegate Spreading the Word
Paul Panzer

Paul Panzer

Delegate Telephoning
Cyril Ring

Cyril Ring

Airport Clerk
Cliff Saum

Cliff Saum

Progressive Party Man
Harry Seymour

Harry Seymour

Conservative Party Man
Charles Sherlock

Charles Sherlock

Progressive Party Man
Jim Thorpe

Jim Thorpe

Blackfeet Indian Chief
Harry Wilson

Harry Wilson

Man in Jail Cell