A FILM TO REMEMBER: “IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT” (1934)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “It Happened One Night”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 85th Anniversary of Frank Capra’s “It Happened One Night”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

A spoiled heiress running away from her family is helped by a man who is actually a reporter in need of a story.

Still image of filmmaker Frank Capra.

STUDIO:

Columbia Pictures Corporation

DIRECTOR:

Frank Capra

CAST:

• Clark Gable … Peter Warne
• Claudette Colbert … Ellen “Ellie” Andrews
• Walter Connolly … Alexander Andrews
• Roscoe Karns … Oscar Shapeley