It Happened One Night
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.
Critics Sentiment
Ellie stops a car by showing her leg while Peter fails
Peter leaves alone to sell his story in New York
The film peaks with the iconic hitchhiking scene, then drops significantly when Peter temporarily abandons Ellie, before recovering for the romantic finale.
Critics consistently praise the film as a charming romantic comedy that established the screwball genre, with particular acclaim for the chemistry between Gable and Colbert and iconic scenes like the hitchhiking lesson. While some find the plot predictable and certain moments formulaic, the majority view it as a timeless classic that balances romance, comedy, and adventure effectively. The film maintains strong audience affection despite brief pacing issues in the final act.
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Clark Gable
Peter Warne
Claudette Colbert
Ellie Andrews
Walter Connolly
Alexander Andrews
Roscoe Karns
Oscar Shapeley
Jameson Thomas
King Westley
Alan Hale
Danker
Arthur Hoyt
Zeke
Blanche Friderici
Zeke's Wife
Charles C. Wilson
Joe Gordon
Ernie Adams
Bag Thief (uncredited)
Jessie Arnold
Woman at Auto Camp (uncredited)
Irving Bacon
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
William Bailey
Clark (uncredited)
William Begg
Wedding Party Guest (uncredited)
William A. Boardway
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Ward Bond
Bus Driver (uncredited)
Harry C. Bradley
Henderson (uncredited)
George P. Breakston
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Charles A. Browne
Reporter (uncredited)
James Burke
Detective (uncredited)
Crew
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