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The Dark Horse (1946)

1946-07-19 · 59m · EN
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When Kelly Runs For Office The Town Runs For Cover!

This 1946 film stars Phillip Terry as a war veteran, who is persuaded by machine politico Donald MacBride to run for alderman. Ann Savage plays the "honest government functionary" with whom the hero falls in love. Terry finds that disreputable politicians are using his war record to push through some shady legislation, so he renounces these hacks.

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Will JasonDirectorCharles R. MarionWriterLeo SolomonWriter

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Phillip TerryPhillip TerryGeorge KellyAnn SavageAnn SavageMary BurtonAllen JenkinsAllen JenkinsWillis TrimbleJane DarwellJane DarwellAunt HattieDonald MacBrideDonald MacBrideJohn RooneyRonnie RalphRonnie RalphNewsboyEdward GarganEdward GarganEustace Kelly

Keywords

Politics

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityPoliticsDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference337585Actor preference206395 · 352866 · 223846

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What is The Dark Horse about?

This 1946 film stars Phillip Terry as a war veteran, who is persuaded by machine politico Donald MacBride to run for alderman. Ann Savage plays the "honest government functionary" with whom the hero falls in love. Terry finds that disreputable politicians are using his war record to push through some shady legislation, so he renounces these hacks.

How long is The Dark Horse?

The Dark Horse has a runtime of 59 minutes.