Review of It Happened One Night (1958) by Phi N — 02 Jun 2010

The comedy in this movie didn't appeal to me very much.

This review of It Happened One Night (1958) was written by Phi N on 02 Jun 2010.

It Happened One Night has generally received positive reviews.

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