Principal cast
Clark Gable as Peter Warne, Claudette Colbert as Ellie Andrews, Walter Connolly as Alexander Andrews, Roscoe Karns as Oscar Shapeley, and Jameson Thomas as King Westley
Film 35 of 244 on the Screen Path
It Happened One Night
An unforgettable entertainment...the outstanding performance of two outstanding careers!
About the film
It Happened One Night at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1934 film at stop 35 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
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.
Key craft credits
Joseph Walker (director of photography), Gene Havlick (editor), Howard Jackson (original music composer), Robert Riskin (screenplay), and Stephen Goosson (art direction)
- Director
- Frank Capra
- Release
- 1934-02-22
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Genres
- Comedy and Romance
- Country
- United States
- Quiz
- 20 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 20 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
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