The Dark Horse

The Dark Horse

When Kelly Runs For Office The Town Runs For Cover!

1946 · 59 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

Story of a war veteran, who is persuaded by a machine politico to run for alderman. He finds that disreputable politicians are using his war record to push through some shady legislation, so he renounces these hacks.

Directed by Will Jason · Written by Sam Hellman

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