Review of It Happened One Night (1958) by Beth C — 17 Aug 2014

What great clean comedy. Many great aspects of the performances could help producers today lighten up and get real!

This review of It Happened One Night (1958) was written by Beth C on 17 Aug 2014.

It Happened One Night has generally received positive reviews.

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