It Happened One Night(1934)
“An unforgettable entertainment...the outstanding performance of two outstanding careers!”
Overview
A runaway heiress makes a deal with the rogue reporter trailing her but the mismatched pair end up stuck with each other when their bus leaves them behind.
Director
Frank Capra
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Budget
$325K
Revenue
$5M
Cast
Clark Gable
as Peter Warne
Claudette Colbert
as Ellie Andrews
Walter Connolly
as Alexander Andrews
Roscoe Karns
as Oscar Shapeley
Jameson Thomas
as King Westley
Alan Hale
as Danker
Arthur Hoyt
as Zeke
Blanche Friderici
as Zeke's Wife
Charles C. Wilson
as Joe Gordon
Ernie Adams
as Bag Thief (uncredited)
Jessie Arnold
as Woman at Auto Camp (uncredited)
Irving Bacon
as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1934
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
7.8 / 10
Budget
$325K
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures
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What is It Happened One Night about?▼
A runaway heiress makes a deal with the rogue reporter trailing her but the mismatched pair end up stuck with each other when their bus leaves them behind.
Who directed It Happened One Night?▼
It Happened One Night was directed by Frank Capra and released in 1934. It is a comedy, romance film.
How long is It Happened One Night?▼
It Happened One Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in It Happened One Night?▼
The cast of It Happened One Night includes Clark Gable as Peter Warne, Claudette Colbert as Ellie Andrews, Walter Connolly as Alexander Andrews, Roscoe Karns as Oscar Shapeley, Jameson Thomas as King Westley and more.
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