The Dark Horse

(Alfred E. Green, US 1932, 74 min., 16mm)

Election Countdown. From Alfred E. Green, the prolific and vastly underrated director who brought us Baby Face with Barbara Stanwyck, comes another collaboration with a powerhouse actress, Bette Davis. The Dark Horse is a prophetic pre-Code comedy about a progressive political dark horse that makes this year’s elections look stodgy with its convoluted and hysterical plot line. Treat yourself with this heartwarming and smile-inducing stress reliever, perfect for the height of this year’s hectic political season.