Movie Description
The Dark Horse
(1932)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Alfred E. Green
- Producer : Darryl F. Zanuck
- Writer : Joseph Jackson,Wilson Mizner
- Editor : George Marks
- Cast : Bette Davis,Warren William,Guy Kibbee,Vivienne Osborne,Frank McHugh,Sam Hardy,Harry Holman,Charles Sellon,Robert Emmett O'Connor,Berton Churchill,Robert Warwick,Louise Beavers,Harry C. Bradley,Harrison Greene,Harry Leroy,Wilfred Lucas,Wilbur Mack,Tom McGuire,Bert Moorhouse,Edmund Mortimer,Field Norton,Henry Otho,Paul Panzer,Cyril Ring,Cliff Saum,Harry Seymour,Charles Sherlock,Phil Tead,Jim Thorpe,Monte Vandergrift,Harry Wilson
Cast
Kay Russell
Hal Samson Blake
Zachary Hicks
Hal's Ex-Wife Maybelle Blake
Joe
Mr. Black
Mr. Jones
Mr. Green
Sheriff
William A. Underwood
Mr. Clark
Kay's Maid Levinnia
Blue Ribbon Man
Delegate Next to Hicks
Delegate
Debate Chairman
Conservative Party Man
Conservative Party Man
Reporter
Convention Delegate
Delegate
Delegate Spreading the Word
Delegate Telephoning
Airport Clerk
Progressive Party Man
Conservative Party Man
Progressive Party Man
Bellhop
Blackfeet Indian Chief
Delegate
Man in Jail Cell
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Facts
Original TitleThe Dark Horse
Status Released
Release Information
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1932-06-16
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 15m
Production CompaniesFirst National Pictures
Genres
- Comedy
