Review of It Happened One Night (1934) by Cari D — 01 Jan 2009

The first film to win the "Top 5" Oscars: picture, directing, writing, actor, and actress. It shows.

This review of It Happened One Night (1934) was written by Cari D on 01 Jan 2009.

It Happened One Night has generally received very positive reviews.

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