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It Happened One Night poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 90.6 / 100
1934·Comedy / Romance·1h 45m

IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT

“An unforgettable entertainment...the outstanding performance of two outstanding careers!”

A runaway heiress makes a deal with the rogue reporter trailing her but the mismatched pair end up stuck with each other when their bus leaves them behind.

Above the Line
Frank Capra·DirectorRobert Riskin·ScreenplayJoseph Walker·Director of PhotographyHoward Jackson·Original Music ComposerGene Havlick·Editor
Cast
Clark Gable·Peter WarneClaudette Colbert·Ellie AndrewsWalter Connolly·Alexander AndrewsRoscoe Karns·Oscar ShapeleyJameson Thomas·King WestleyAlan Hale·DankerArthur Hoyt·ZekeBlanche Friderici·Zeke's WifeCharles C. Wilson·Joe GordonErnie Adams·Bag Thief (uncredited)
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Frank Capra·Director
Writing· 1
Robert Riskin·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Joseph Walker·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Gene Havlick·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Howard Jackson·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Frank Capra·ProducerHarry Cohn·Producer
By the Numbers
90.6
OF 100
Master Score
8.1
OF 10
IMDb
98%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$5M
ROI 128462%
Worldwide Gross
5
5 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#46658F
#E3C9A5
#242F4A
Mood
Romantic, Classic
Composition
Centered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a man and a woman against a dark blue night sky with a bright moon and stars. The man, wearing a dark fedora and a gray suit with a st”

romancecomedy
Key Elements
CarrotFedoraSuitDress
Atmosphere
Night
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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