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A spoiled heiress elopes with a pilot, but her father intervenes. She escapes to find her new husband and gets involved with a cynical, out-of-work reporter who sees a chance for a story. Their journey across the country is fraught with hilarious misadventures and burgeoning romance as they deal with suspicious bus passengers, quirky motel owners, and the pressures of a nationwide search.

It Happened One Night was a critical and commercial triumph, becoming the first film to win all five major Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Screenplay. It is widely regarded as a landmark screwball comedy and a seminal work in American cinema.

• A witty and charming romantic comedy that redefined the genre.

• Praised for its sharp dialogue, superb performances, and perfectly balanced blend of humor and heart.

• Its enduring appeal lies in its sophisticated wit and timeless portrayal of a battle of the sexes.

Google audience: Audience reviews consistently highlight the film's humor, the undeniable chemistry between Gable and Colbert, and its timeless charm. Many appreciate its fast-paced dialogue and the satisfying progression of the central romance.

Won the Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Director (Frank Capra), Best Actor (Clark Gable), Best Actress (Claudette Colbert), and Best Screenplay (Robert Riskin). It also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Drama.

During the filming of a scene where Claudette Colbert's character is hitchhiking, Clark Gable, who had been notoriously difficult on set, reportedly ad-libbed the line "Take all of me" after she refused to be publicly embarrassed. This moment is often cited as a turning point in their working relationship.