Review of It Happened One Night (1934) by Kathie P — 01 Oct 2008

A time honered classic How could it be anything else with Colbert and Gable.

This review of It Happened One Night (1934) was written by Kathie P on 01 Oct 2008.

It Happened One Night has generally received very positive reviews.

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