Review of It Happened One Night (1958) by Raelene S — 09 May 2008

The original romantic comedy. EVERYONE should see this movie.

This review of It Happened One Night (1958) was written by Raelene S on 09 May 2008.

It Happened One Night has generally received positive reviews.

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By Staff (54) for Hollywood Reporter (2,966) on 26 Feb 2018

A charming, human, believable story, with charming, human, believable characters…

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By Brenda H (54) on 04 Aug 2016

Perfect casting with masterful directing and writing result in a movie to watch again and again through the ages…

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By Victoria T (119) on 05 Feb 2015

One of the first great romantic comedies. Maybe even the very first. And maybe even the very best…

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By Kate Cameron (41) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 17 Feb 2015

The direction is excellent. Frank Capra never lets his picture lag for a moment…

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By William W (979) on 29 Nov 2014

Definitely one of the finest romantic comedies ever made. Colbert and Gable make an outstanding couple…

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By Arslan K (466) on 23 Jun 2015

Such an amazing classic movie! If you want to expand your movie repertoire, definitely watch this! it's hilarious…

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By Dennis B (266) on 05 Jan 2016

An absolute gem. From start to finish. Gable is amazing as is Colbert. Watch it…

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By Ioana ? (155) on 23 Jan 2016

Five stars for Clark Gable's mustache. And the acting is wow…

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 04 Oct 2015

This charming classic may be the very first screwball comedy of Cinema, a funny, amusing and optimistic movie with a deliciously sharp dialogue…

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By Gareth D (604) on 06 Jun 2017

I love this film. One of my favourite love stories. The script is wizard and the visuals are delightfully simple and inventive…

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