The Dark Horse (1932)
Hilarity is just around the corner, in this screaming burlesque on the political parade! You'll Vote For Every Star!
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.
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Joseph Jackson
- Wilson Mizner
- Courtney Terrett (Story)
- Darryl F. Zanuck (Story)
Keywords
governor, pre-code, progressive party
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dark Horse about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Dark Horse?
- The Dark Horse was directed by Alfred E. Green.
- Who stars in The Dark Horse?
- The Dark Horse stars Bette Davis, Warren William, Guy Kibbee, Vivienne Osborne, Frank McHugh, Sam Hardy.
- How long is The Dark Horse?
- The Dark Horse has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is The Dark Horse?
- The Dark Horse is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Dark Horse produced?
- The Dark Horse was produced in United States of America.