It Happened One Night
“An unforgettable entertainment...the outstanding performance of two outstanding careers!”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Clark Gable
Peter Warne
Claudette Colbert
Ellie Andrews
Walter Connolly
Alexander Andrews
Roscoe Karns
Oscar Shapeley
Jameson Thomas
King Westley
Alan Hale
Danker
Arthur Hoyt
Zeke
Blanche Friderici
Zeke's Wife
Charles Cahill Wilson
Joe Gordon
Ernie Adams
Bag Thief (uncredited)
Jessie Arnold
Woman at Auto Camp (uncredited)
Irving Bacon
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
William Bailey
Clark (uncredited)
William Begg
Wedding Party Guest (uncredited)
William A. Boardway
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Ward Bond
Bus Driver (uncredited)
Harry C. Bradley
Henderson (uncredited)
George P. Breakston
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Miami, Florida
Festival / Special Debut
February 22, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 8, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$325K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
13.85x
+$4.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Capra
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Riskin
- Original Score
- Howard Jackson
- Original Title
- It Happened One Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $325K
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.5M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Capra
Robert Riskin, Samuel Hopkins Adams
Howard Jackson
Joseph Walker
Gene Havlick
Frank Capra, Harry Cohn
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
Frank Capra
Producer
Frank Capra
Director
Robert Riskin
Screenplay
Gene Havlick
Editor
Harry Cohn
Producer
Robert Kalloch
Costume Design
Howard Jackson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About It Happened One Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is It Happened One Night about?
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.
Who directed It Happened One Night?
It Happened One Night was directed by Frank Capra.
Who stars in It Happened One Night?
The principal cast of It Happened One Night includes Clark Gable, Claudette Colbert, Walter Connolly, Roscoe Karns, Jameson Thomas.
When was It Happened One Night released and how long is it?
It Happened One Night was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of It Happened One Night?
It Happened One Night had a reported production budget of $325K and grossed $4.5M at the worldwide box office (13.85 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for It Happened One Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It Happened One Night was composed by Howard Jackson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for It Happened One Night?
It Happened One Night holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).