directed by: Frank Capra, year: 1934
actors: Clark Gable, Claudette Colbert

An instant classic, It Happened One Night (1934) follows heiress Ellie Andrews who runs away to marry the man she loves, only to be helped by a wily reporter, Peter Warne, who hopes for a sensational scoop. On a cross‑country bus ride they spar, scheme, and unexpectedly fall in love, outwitting her father, officials, and a harsh world. The film blends rapid-fire dialogue, screwball energy, social wit, and heartfelt warmth, a landmark Capra comedy.

Screwball, Romantic Comedy, Screwball Comedy, Classic Film