Review of It Happened One Night (1934) by Jonathan S — 18 Jul 2009

Cute, but I like my Capra with more angry, self-righteous mobs.

This review of It Happened One Night (1934) was written by Jonathan S on 18 Jul 2009.

It Happened One Night has generally received very positive reviews.

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