Review of It Happened One Night (1934) by Rosemarie S — 12 Oct 2009

Loved this charming and very funny film from Frank Capra. It deserved the five Oscars it garnered in 1934. Highly recommended.

This review of It Happened One Night (1934) was written by Rosemarie S on 12 Oct 2009.

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