It Happened One Night |
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Directed by Frank Capra, USA 1934 WINNER : BEST PICTURE, BEST DIRECTOR, BEST ACTOR, BEST ACTRESS and BEST SCREENPLAY AT 1935 OSCARS |
Summary: |
In Frank Capra's acclaimed romantic comedy, spoiled heiress Ellie Andrews (Claudette Colbert) impetuously marries the scheming King Westley, leading her tycoon father (Walter Connolly) to spirit her away on his yacht. After jumping ship, Ellie falls in with cynical newspaper reporter Peter Warne (Clark Gable), who offers to help her reunite with her new husband in exchange for an exclusive story. But during their travels, the reporter finds himself falling for the feisty young heiress. Capturing its stars and director at their finest, It Happened One Night remains unsurpassed by the countless romantic comedies it has inspired. |
What the Critics say: |
"It is my broad opinion as a motion picture fan that 'It Happened One Night' is one of the most entertaining films that has ever been offered to the public." (C.A. Lejeune - The Observer) |