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Movie Info

Release Date: February 22, 1934
Runtime: 105 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (14)
Genres:
Comedy Romance
Budget: $325,000
Revenue: $4,500,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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98%
Tomatometer
87
87/100
Metacritic
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7.8/10
TMDB
1,379 votes
8.1/10
IMDb
119,481 votes
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It Happened One Night

1934

"Love blooms when worlds collide unexpectedly."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: Night Bus? 🇪🇸 ES: Lo que sucedió aquella noche? 🇫🇷 FR: New York - Miami? 🇵🇹 PT: Uma Noite Aconteceu? 🇯🇵 JA: 或る夜の出来事:1934? All international titles (14) →
Comedy Romance 105 min 8.1/10

Awards & Recognition

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3 Wins
0 Nominations
3 Total
Oscars
3
Year Festival Category Winner
1935 Oscars Best Actress Claudette Colbert
1935 Oscars Best Director Frank Capra
1935 Oscars Best Actor Clark Gable

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 0/5
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Budget: $325,000
Revenue: $4,500,000
Profit $4,175,000
ROI +1284.6% (13.8x)

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It Happened One Night is directed by Frank Capra .

Cast of It Happened One Night

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Crew & Production

Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about It Happened One Night

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  • The film was shot on location in various parts of California, including Los Angeles and San Pedro, which added authenticity to the road trip theme of the story.

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  • In one scene, Clark Gable famously removes his dress shirt to reveal he is not wearing an undershirt, which became a notable moment in film history and contributed to his on-screen persona.

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  • In a scene where the characters are trying to share a bus seat, the film inadvertently highlights the challenge of personal space and intimacy, reflecting societal norms of the 1930s.

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  • There is a moment in the film where the characters discuss their past experiences, which serves as a nod to the audience's understanding of their character development throughout the movie.

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  • During the production, Claudette Colbert was initially reluctant to take the role, feeling that the story was not to her taste, but she later embraced the character and delivered a memorable performance.

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  • A continuity error occurs when the characters are shown traveling at different times of day without a clear transition, which confuses the timeline of their journey.

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