5 reviews
Comedy
1h 15m
1932
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...

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.
- DirectorAlfred E. Green
- Release16 June 1932
- GenreComedy
- Duration1h 15m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate5 reviews
- Productions
First National Pictures
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

Harry C. Bradley
Blue Ribbon Man

Wilfred Lucas
Debate Chairman

Wilbur Mack
Conservative Party Man

Tom McGuire
Conservative Party Man

Paul Panzer
Delegate Telephoning

Cyril Ring
Airport Clerk

Charles Sherlock
Progressive Party Man

Phil Tead
Bellhop

Jim Thorpe
Blackfeet Indian Chief

Harry Wilson
Man in Jail Cell
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