The Dark Horse

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

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