Andres Gomez
8/10A classical comedy which would be setting some standards with great performance from Clark Gable.
Reviewed on August 21, 2013
It Happened One Night(1934)
An unforgettable entertainment...the outstanding performance of two outstanding careers!
7.8(1,450)1h 45m1934-02-22
ComedyRomance
It Happened One Night Synopsis
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.
It Happened One Night (1934) is a comedy and romance film directed by Frank Capra, released on February 22, 1934 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Clark Gable, Claudette Colbert, Walter Connolly and Roscoe Karns. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 1,450 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Capra
- Writers:
- Robert Riskin, Samuel Hopkins Adams
- Producers:
- Frank Capra, Harry Cohn
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph Walker
- Composer:
- Howard Jackson
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget:
- $325,000
- Revenue:
- $4,500,000
- Status:
- Released
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It Happened One Night Cast & Crew
Main cast
Clark Gable
as Peter Warne
Claudette Colbert
as Ellie Andrews
Walter Connolly
as Alexander Andrews
Roscoe Karns
as Oscar Shapeley
Jameson Thomas
as King Westley
Alan Hale
as Danker
Arthur Hoyt
as Zeke
Blanche Friderici
as Zeke's Wife
Charles Cahill Wilson
as Joe Gordon
Ernie Adams
as Bag Thief (uncredited)
Jessie Arnold
as Woman at Auto Camp (uncredited)
Irving Bacon
as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Frank Capra, written by Robert Riskin and Samuel Hopkins Adams, produced by Frank Capra and Harry Cohn.
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It Happened One Night Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 1,450 ratings.
JTomKinser
10/10Made nearly 90 years ago and still fun to watch. Sarcastic, witty, and entertaining. "Mind if I tried? ... You? Don't make me laugh."
Reviewed on January 31, 2022
CinemaSerf
7/10Claudette Colbert is great as the independently-minded heiress "Ellie" who jumps from her father's yacht and finds herself, nigh-on penniless, on a bus to New York. Also angling for that last seat on the bus is the roguish "Warne" (Clark Gable) - a journalist with a nose for a good story. Determined to track her down, her father uses his media empire and soon her photo is all over the press. This doesn't go…
Reviewed on March 25, 2023
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It Happened One Night – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch It Happened One Night online?
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It Happened One Night (1934) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in It Happened One Night?
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The main cast of It Happened One Night (1934) includes Clark Gable, Claudette Colbert, Walter Connolly, Roscoe Karns and Jameson Thomas. The film was directed by Frank Capra. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was It Happened One Night released?
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It Happened One Night was released on February 22, 1934 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is It Happened One Night worth watching?
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It Happened One Night (1934) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 1,450 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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