Review of It Happened One Night (1934) by Dustin L — 28 Sep 2012

Not the most well known Capra movie, but probably his best. Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert make a great comedic duo.

This review of It Happened One Night (1934) was written by Dustin L on 28 Sep 2012.

It Happened One Night has generally received very positive reviews.

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