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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 Miami during the 1930s. It runs 105 minutes and is rated NR.

A road trip, with a comedic and hopeful tone. Themes of class conflict and identity 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 CityMiami
Setting
UrbanRural
When
1930s

Premise & themes

Premise
Road Trip
Themes
Class ConflictIdentity
Tone
ComedicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Pure Fiction

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