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.
Bette Davis
as Kay Russell
Warren William
as Hal Samson Blake
Guy Kibbee
as Zachary Hicks
Vivienne Osborne
as Hal's Ex-Wife Maybelle Blake
Frank McHugh
as Joe
Sam Hardy
as Mr. Black
Harry Holman
as Mr. Jones
Charles Sellon
as Mr. Green
Robert Emmett O'Connor
as Sheriff
Berton Churchill
as William A. Underwood
Robert Warwick
as Mr. Clark
Louise Beavers
as Kay's Maid Levinnia
