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The Dark Horse

  • Comedy

June 16, 1932 (US)

1h 15m

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 coache...

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