Review of It Happened One Night (1958) by Gayle H — 02 Jul 2008

God, but I love this film. One of the best Romantic Comedies ever, and definitely one from which all of them have sprung.

This review of It Happened One Night (1958) was written by Gayle H on 02 Jul 2008.

It Happened One Night has generally received positive reviews.

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