Clark Gabel and Claudette Colbert won oscars for their portrayals of a couple brought togther on a bus. A young society girl (Colbert) attempts to flee from her contolling father and is assisted by a newspaper reporter (Gabel). Additionally, the movie won the best picture award. I believe this was the first clean sweep in the history of the academy awards. In this well made romantic comedy, Colbert, although a spoiled society girl, has spunk in getting away from her father and she shows lots of charm. There have been many romatic comedies filmed since (and Meg Ryan seems to be in half of them). If these latest efforts seem to rely on a formula, it's because "It Happened One Night" set the standard for the others to follow.

If you are very observant, you will see a very familiar face in the movie. There is the famous hitch hiking scene in which Colbert shows Gabel how to stop a car. When they get picked up, the driver who stops for them looks so darn familiar. If you look long enough you would exclaim, "I know who that is, it's the skipper in Gilligan's Island!" Well, you would be wrong since this movie is about three decades before Alan Hale Jr. portrayed that role. You get three guesses who it was driving the car ... one ... two ... three. OK, the answer is that the driver is portrayed by Alan Hale Sr. That's right, father and son are absolute dead ringers for each other in appearance, mannerisms and the way they talk.

This oscar winning movie is an absolute delight. Maybe most romantic comedies have become trite, but for this, the original, the Academy Award is well deserved

Along with Casablanca and a few others, this is a perfect film. There's a little bit of everything, but most of all, it's a delightful comedy with just enough double-entendre to keep the censors on their toes. This is Gable at his height and Colbert at her most enchanting. At least a dozen scenes set the standard for decades to come. Just watch it; you'll understand perfectly.

You hear it all the time, but it's SO true, "They don't make 'em like they used to." Over 70 years old and I laughed the entire time I was watching this wonderful movie. Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert are one of the best on-screen duos and are so very covincing at their parts in this movie, you can't help falling in love with them. A DEFINITE must-have-must-see movie for any lover of great comedies and classics.

This timeless screwball comedy is without a doubt one of Frank Capra's finest efforts, despite the low budget he had to work with. And even though on the last day of filming Claudette Colbert told friends, "I've just finished the worst picture I've ever made in my life", she went on to win the oscar for best actress. Also, Clark Gable won a much-deserved best actor oscar, and the film also won best picture, best director, and best screenplay awards.

Obviously, the movie made a huge impact back in 1934, and after more than 70 years it's still entertaining people all over the world! The sharp and witty dialogue is so hilarious and the casting couldn't have been better. This is also the earliest performance of Ward Bond I've ever seen (he plays the officer who says, "Oh yeah?" to Clark Gable).

The dvd is simply wonderful, and the picture and sound quality are great, all things considered. The bonus features include a 10-minute interview with Frank Capra Jr., commentary by Frank Capra Jr., an original live radio broadcast of "It Happened One Night" from 1939 (audio only), vintage advertising posters of the film, several theatrical trailers, and talent files of the director and two stars. This classic is highly recommended for all fans of screwball comedies.

This famous film plays hard thanks to the wonderful handle camera the powerful direction of Capra , the fine cast and a jiggy script .
Since a dizzy society girl flees from her father and for these weird casualities he finds a reporter in a cross country bus . Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable are simply engaged and the script will reveal very funny and smart situations .
Stunning classic made with broad gusto .