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By Phil Villarreal (1,289) for Arizona Daily Star (983) on 25 Sep 2004

The romantic comedy that all others draw from, few imitate effectively, and none have been able to replicate…

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By Matt Easterbrook (153) for Matt's Movie Reviews (913) on 23 Jul 2003

Not only will the Walls of Jericho fall, but so will the walls of your heart…

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By Mordaunt Hall (64) for New York Times (5,786) on 19 May 2003

It Happened One Night is a good piece of fiction, which, with all its feverish stunts, is blessed with bright dialogue and a good quota of…

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By Ken Hanke (2,234) for Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) (2,247) on 01 Oct 2002

It dates badly, but there's enough here to make it worthwhile…

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By John A. Nesbit (472) for Old School Reviews (429) on 11 Jun 2002

stands as a significant landmark in cinema history, giving birth for more romantic comedies to come…

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By Martha P. Nochimson (2) for Senses of Cinema (66) on 29 May 2001

The grandparent of the screwball comedy sub-genre, and arguably Frank Capra's best film…

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By Tim Dirks (207) for Tim Dirks' The Greatest Films (207) on 01 Jan 2000

It Happened One Night (1934) is one of the greatest romantic comedies in film history, and a film that has endured in popularity…

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By Peter Bradshaw (3,667) for The Guardian (2,969) on 16 Oct 1993

As buoyant and elegant as bubbles in a glass of champagne, Frank Capra's sublime 1934 comedy, written by long-time collaborator Robert Riskin,…

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By Mike D'angelo (730) for The A.V. Club (5,644) on 02 Apr 1980

It’s every goddamn romantic comedy you’ve ever seen…

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By James Berardinelli (4,524) for ReelViews (4,523) on 11 Jul 1972

Nothing can take away from the strength of Gable and Colbert's performances, the illusion of romance in their interaction, and Capra's deftness…

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By Chris Cabin (484) for Slant Magazine (8,298) on 26 Oct 1970

Even now, It Happened One Night carries the unmistakable tenor of a breakout hit, fueled by confidently zippy repartee and manic comic invention…

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