Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert star in this early Frank Capra screwball comedy/road trip film. It Happened One Night swept the big five categories at the Academy Awards (Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, Screenplay). Overall the movie has aged pretty well and the chemistry between the leads is undeniable. Gable in particular shows off great comedic skills that were rarely seen throughout his career. The famous hitchhiking scene is worth the price of admission alone and even if the movie isn't a laugh riot from start to finish, it's always entertaining. Also notable is that Bugs Bunny creator Friz Freling was a big fan of the film and some characters and scenes are very likely the inspiration for Bugs.
Rating: 4/5
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