I finally got around to seeing this magnificent old movie. Always heard it was worth watching and now I'm so sorry I waited so long. IT IS WONDERFUL! I can't think of another movie offhand where the on air chemistry was so great. The dialogue is amazingly witty and ALL OF THE FILM is so incredibly remarkable considering it was made in 1934 - just 5-6 into the "talkies."

Anyone want to discuss this GREAT film? AND if you haven't seen it go and do so - it is wonderful with a capital W. (as in a 80 pt font size capital W.

It is a good movie and legend has it that white t-shirt sales dropped dramatically because Clark Gable went shirtless. Maybe you heard that one before, it's one of the oldest Hollywood legends out there.

I had the chance to see It Happened One Night on the big screen last October. There's a movie theater near my home that shows films from the Golden Age of Hollywood every Saturday night. It's a good thing I went early because the place was packed and by showtime they were sold out. It's breathtaking and magical to see such a great movie with a few hundred people. By the way, there were more women there than men. After 76 years Glark Gable can still make the ladies week in the knees.

A classic of American cinema, should be seen by all.

It is indeed a wonderful movie, and swept all the major Oscars for 1934. Too bad movies like that aren't made anymore.

Yes, what everyone says I totally agree with. I watched it 3 times before I returned it to the library. I just couldn't stop. And of the course the hitch-hiking scene is a cinema classic. (Boy she sure shows old Clark up in that one - scene that is).

I can't believe the AFI only ranks this as #46 in their list of best films ever. It really should be much higher imo. (A big PHOOEY thread on the AFI is in the works.....by yours truly)

It is indeed a wonderful movie, and swept all the major Oscars for 1934. Too bad movies like that aren't made anymore.

So true! I can't think of a movie offhand that matches the chemistry between Clark and Claudette. The movie was so totally awesome.

Plus, no way would "The Walls of Jericho" be used in a movie or TV today. It would just be all skin. That said, I did love the ending scene. :D

P.S. Yes, Claudette did upstage Clark in the hitchhiking scene. Classic!! :lol:

Love this film, one of my all-time favorites. The chemistry between Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable was amazing! :)

Like a vintage wine, it is timeless - and tastes better than ever!!

A great film. And to think, when they were making it, Claudette Colbert thought it was the worst film she ever made, but it earned her an Oscar.

A great film. And to think, when they were making it, Claudette Colbert thought it was the worst film she ever made, but it earned her an Oscar.
As it turned out, that would be her only Oscar! :nod:

As it turned out, that would be her only Oscar! :nod:
That's true for Clark Gable too.

That's true for Clark Gable too.
You're right - I'd forgotten that he didn't win (though he was nominated) for Gone With the Wind.

So true! I can't think of a movie offhand that matches the chemistry between Clark and Claudette. The movie was so totally awesome.


I agree with you about the chemistry between Clark and Claudette. Their on-screen presence was definitely magical. A movie that comes close to "It Happened One Night" that I think you would really enjoy is "History Is Made At Night" with Charles Boyer and Jean Arthur. Find out if your library has it and check it out and tell me what you think about it.

Hey Rich, here's a few pictures for you!!!

It swept all 5 major Oscars (Actor, Actress, Director, Picture and Screenplay) - a record that would stand for over 40 years. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest would share that feat.

i agree its a great movie and one of my all time faves

Another Claudette Colbert movie I enjoyed immensely was The Egg & I, which co-starred Fred MacMurray and Richard Long (Nanny & The Professor, in his first role). That movie also kicked off the Ma & Pa Kettle series. :cool:

Here's another movie that stars Jean Arthur. I have never seen this film but the description of it makes it sound like it would be very enjoyable to watch.


Description:

Secretary Carol Baldwin (Jean Arthur) is in love with her boss, health-magazine publisher Fred Gilbert (George Brent). So what else is new?

Well, for starters, Carol isn't terribly attractive, so Fred pays but little attention to her.

Gee, nothing new here, come to think of it.

Well, how about this: Carol undergoes a glamour treatment and wins Fred away from his dumb-blonde tootsie Maizie West (Dorothea Kent).

Suffice to say that this cookie-cutter romantic comedy succeeds on the appeal of its two talented stars.

Mike and Monika, your pictures are fantastic. Thanks for posting them!

Michael and Monika, your pictures are fantastic. Thanks for posting them!

Mike and Monika, your pictures are fantastic. Thanks for posting them!
My pleasure! :D

Mike and Monika, your pictures are fantastic. Thanks for posting them!

I'm glad to do it! Here's a few more for your viewing pleasure.

Another Claudette Colbert movie I enjoyed immensely was The Egg & I, which co-starred Fred MacMurray and Richard Long (Nanny & The Professor, in his first role). That movie also kicked off the Ma & Pa Kettle series. :cool:

I have the Egg and I, and the Ma and Pa Kettle collection on DVD. Love those films.

I have the Egg and I, and the Ma and Pa Kettle collection on DVD. Love those films.
Yep, and it introduced Richard Long - later of The Big Valley and Nanny & The Professor fame. :cool:

This is a beautiful movie!

I love anything with Clark in it!!

11+!