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1934 · 105 min · NR

It Happened One Night

Directed by Frank Capra · Comedy, Romance

It Happened One Night (1934) is a Comedy film, directed by Frank Capra set in New York City and Florida during the 1930s. It runs 105 minutes and is rated NR.

A road trip, with a comedic and romantic tone. Themes of love & longing and class conflict run throughout.

Composer
Howard Jackson
Cinematography
Joseph Walker
Cast
Clark GableClaudette ColbertWalter ConnollyRoscoe KarnsJameson ThomasAlan HaleArthur HoytBlanche Friderici

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CityFlorida
Setting
Urban
When
1930s

Premise & themes

Premise
Road Trip
Themes
Love & LongingClass Conflict
Tone
ComedicRomanticWhimsical

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderFemale Led
Pacing
Propulsive
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Pure Fiction

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