Review of It Happened One Night (1958) by Jacob R — 29 Nov 2010

What a great classic. Perfect for when you need a good old-fashioned romantic comedy. One of the best ever.

This review of It Happened One Night (1958) was written by Jacob R on 29 Nov 2010.

It Happened One Night has generally received positive reviews.

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