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It Happened One Night
1934 105 min United States of America 12+
★8.8
Comedy, Romance
Director: Frank Capra
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Description
A runaway heiress makes a deal with the rogue reporter trailing her but the mismatched pair end up stuck with each other when their bus leaves them behind.
Budget:
$325,000
Worldwide:
$4.5M
Starring
Clark Gable
Actor
Claudette Colbert
Actor
Walter Connolly
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1935
— Best Actress
Academy Awards 1935
— Best Director
Academy Awards 1935
— Best Actor
Academy Awards 1935
— Best Actor
Academy Awards 1935
— Best Picture
Academy Awards 1935
— Best Adapted Screenplay
Key opinion
Frank Capra's 'It Happened One Night' is widely celebrated as a quintessential Golden Age masterpiece that defined the romantic comedy genre. Audiences and critics alike praise its sharp wit, enduring chemistry between the leads, and status as a timeless, breezy classic.
| Acting | The lead performances by Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert are universally acclaimed for their charisma and natural rapport. | |
| Direction | Frank Capra’s direction is lauded for crafting an archetypal blueprint for the romantic comedy that remains fresh even after 90 years. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is highly regarded for its sophisticated, witty dialogue and clever, elegant framing of the central relationship. | |
| Originality | While many find the 'naive' and predictable road-trip premise charming and essential to the film's nostalgic appeal, some viewers note that the plot is simplistic and lacks the depth of more serious dramas. |