The Dark Horse
"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.
About The Dark Horse (1932)
Released in 1932, The Dark Horse is a comedy film from First National Pictures (United States of America). It was directed by Alfred E. Green and written by Joseph Jackson and Wilson Mizner. The cast is led by Bette Davis, Warren William, Guy Kibbee, Vivienne Osborne and Frank McHugh. With a runtime of 1h 15m, the film averages 6.8/10 across 8 TMDB ratings.
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