Ada (1961)

Bo Gillis is running for Governor. Steve writes the speeches, Sylvester runs the campaign, and Bo plays the guitar. Everything is going according to plan until a hooker named Ada is set up with Bo one night. Even with her past, Bo decides to marry her, much to everyone's astonishment. After the election, she has a created biography and is very adept at handling people. Bo Gillis, as Governor, finds that he has little influence as Sylvester runs the whole operation; Bo's function is only to sign what is given to him. But while Bo is weak and fails to push his reforms, Ada is strong and adept at doing what is best for her and Bo.