Review of It Happened One Night (1934) by Allison C — 03 Jun 2008

Classic screwball comedic plot. Well constructed. Clever banter.

This review of It Happened One Night (1934) was written by Allison C on 03 Jun 2008.

It Happened One Night has generally received very positive reviews.

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