The Dark Horse
1932/06/16 • Released • English
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.
Director : Alfred E. Green
Casts
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
Wilfred Lucas
Debate Chairman
Wilbur Mack
Conservative Party Man
Tom McGuire
Conservative Party Man
Paul Panzer
Delegate Telephoning
Charles Sherlock
Progressive Party Man
Phil Tead
Bellhop
Jim Thorpe
Blackfeet Indian Chief
Harry Wilson
Man in Jail Cell
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