The Dark Horse [78327] Released: 1932-06-16 Revenue: $0 Budget: $0 Profit: $0 Runtime: 75 mins Popularity: 0.2331 Vote Average: 7.2 Vote Count: 5 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. Cast [31] Bette DavisKay Russell Warren WilliamHal Samson Blake Guy KibbeeZachary Hicks Vivienne OsborneHal's Ex-Wife Maybel Frank McHughJoe Sam HardyMr. Black Harry HolmanMr. Jones Charles SellonMr. Green Robert Emmett O'ConnorSheriff Berton ChurchillWilliam A. Underwood Robert WarwickMr. Clark Louise BeaversKay's Maid Levinnia Harry C. BradleyBlue Ribbon Man Harrison GreeneDelegate Next to Hic Harry LeroyDelegate Wilfred LucasDebate Chairman Wilbur MackConservative Party M Tom McGuireConservative Party M Bert MoorhouseReporter Edmund MortimerConvention Delegate Field NortonDelegate Henry OthoDelegate Spreading t Paul PanzerDelegate Telephoning Cyril RingAirport Clerk Cliff SaumProgressive Party Ma Harry SeymourConservative Party M Charles SherlockProgressive Party Ma Phil TeadBellhop Jim ThorpeBlackfeet Indian Chi Monte VandergriftDelegate Harry WilsonMan in Jail Cell Trailers