Review of It Happened One Night (1934) by Tony R — 19 Nov 2008

Capra was one of the best directors who ever lived and this was his best film. It's hard not to love this movie.

This review of It Happened One Night (1934) was written by Tony R on 19 Nov 2008.

It Happened One Night has generally received very positive reviews.

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