Ep 323: “It Happened One Night” (1934) How This Classic Swept the Oscars and Invented the RomCom
In this episode of Midday Movies, hosts Laura and Stephen continue their intrepid trek through classic romance with the iconic screwball comedy, It Happened One Night. This 1934 film, featuring the unforgettable pairing of Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert, tells the story of a working-class newspaperman and a spoiled heiress who find themselves on a raucous road trip to New York City at the height of the Great Depression. Their hilarious misadventures amount to not only a battle of the sexes but also a clash of social classes, all while showcasing an undeniable chemistry that has stood the…
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