It Happened One Night
A rhythmic spark of screwball chemistry ignites amidst Depression-era dust, where a makeshift blanket wall crumbles before the raw, hitchhiking honesty of two souls discovering that love is the only true destination.
It Happened One Night
It Happened One Night

"An unforgettable entertainment...the outstanding performance of two outstanding careers!"

22 February 1934 United States of America 105 min ⭐ 7.8 (1,346)
Director: Frank Capra
Cast: Clark Gable, Claudette Colbert, Walter Connolly, Roscoe Karns, Jameson Thomas
Comedy Romance
Class Conflict and Reconciliation The Journey as Transformation Gender Dynamics and Wits Honesty vs. Exploitation
Budget: $325,000
Box Office: $4,500,000

It Happened One Night - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details

Easter Eggs

The 'Bugs Dooley' Reference

Peter invents a gangster named "Bugs Dooley" to scare off the annoying Oscar Shapely. This name is cited by animators as a primary source for the naming of Bugs Bunny.

Gable's Real-Life Nickname

When Peter arrives at the bus station, his friends call him "The King," which was Clark Gable’s actual nickname in Hollywood at the time.