In 2000, the American Film Institute named "It Happened One Night" as the eighth greatest American comedy film. Shapeley later says he’s married, making his bragged conquests Pre-Code, but we could also assume that his admission of marriage is a way to escape being killed. Because it’s just that kind of movie. Het scenario van Robert Riskin is gebaseerd op het kortverhaal Night Bus (1933) van Samuel Hopkins Adams. I read about 80 reviews of this movie to bring this post to you. It Happened One Night (1934) Fan made tribute. Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert team up for laughs as mismatched lovers in this 1934 screwball comedy classic. 3:57. However, the film is referred to as “pre-Code” which can be confusing, so allow me to explain. I haven’t had a good laugh in a week.”. Just better. There are plenty of disagreements about what the title refers to since the film takes place over the course of several days and nights. Richard Maltby quotes Rene Jordan’s musings that Gable “had a power to give orgasms, even to a generation of women who weren’t too sure whether they were supposed to have them.”. Years later, after Gable’s death, the Oscar was returned to the actor’s widow. Special Issues of the Dark Pages Newsletter, 1001 Movies I (Apparently) MUST See Before I Die, Femme Noir: Bad Girls of Film and Bad Boys: Actors of Film Noir. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. The AFI Top 100 Challenge - It Happened One Night (1934) Chris Mizerak. In 1996, the Oscar was put up for auction by Gable’s estate, although the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences sued to keep the statuette off the auction, claiming that, two years before his 1960 death, Gable had signed a contract that gave the Academy first rights to buy the statuette for $10 if it was ever sold. If you check out the 1937 Laurel and Hardy comedy Way Out West, you’ll see a parody of the well-known hitch-hiking scene, in which Stan Laurel stops a stagecoach by offering a bit of leg a la Colbert. It’s the roadtrip romantic comedy to end all,  with two central performances that are iconic and a legacy that has reverberated though almost a century. Initially one may dislike the other due to unprecedented circumstances. The Academy’s lawsuit was unsuccessful – director Steven Spielberg purchased the Oscar for $607,500 – but ultimately, the Academy emerged the victor. Gable does the “Gable act” too much. shadowsandsatin said this on May 16, 2019 at 10:03 am | Reply, The Muscleheaded Blog said this on May 9, 2019 at 1:06 am | Reply, shadowsandsatin said this on May 16, 2019 at 10:02 am | Reply. One final thing: I have never in my entire life actually met someone who dunks their donuts in their coffee. Both traffic in rude gestures and childish debating in a desperate jockeying to prove that they’re right simply because they both believe that they already know everything. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. It’s what happens when the walls aren’t around that sets off the sparks. . I’ll be nice and not link anyone, but there are some really damn weird (read: stupid) opinions about. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. where the worlds of film noir and pre-code collide . My favorite of these is, “It looks like you’ve got class, yessir, with a capital A!” which seems innocuous until you capitalize the ‘A’. It Happened One Night study guide contains a biography of Frank Capra, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. It Happened One Night is een screwball-komedie uit 1934 onder regie van Frank Capra. It’s the roadtrip romantic comedy to end all, with two central performances that are iconic and a legacy that has reverberated though almost a century. It Happened One Night tells the story of a spoiled socialite who runs away from her father's clutches to get back to her lover, whom her father disapproves of. It doesn’t really have a lot of classic pre-Code touches, but I think it barely made it by the skin of its teeth. Capra makes great use of the improved mobility of the camera, and the wealth of outdoor scenes present in the final cut feel alive and vital for a studio film from this era. It Happened One Night (1934) Trailer (Clark Gable, Claudette Colbert, Walter Connolly) It Happened One Night. Pegging the cheeky way the film ends, I’m going to guess the last. Movie Tags:newspaper marriage pre-code reporter. I think this could be adapted, but considering how many movies ripped off the ‘he’s got a secret, she’s got a secret’ romantic plot development and the way the film would possibly lose its subtext about the wretchedness of the Great Depression, I don’t know if its necessary. It begins when heiress Ellie Andrews (Colbert) decides to ditch her father’s imprisonment aboard a yacht after he’s forbidden her from returning to her husband King Westley (the ‘King’ is his first name, but also cagily suggests how out of touch the man is… The characters played by Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable spend a night together at a motel but a blanket divider separates the room into two sections and Colbert wears prudish pajamas. . After escaping from her father, Ellie embarks on a bus trip to New York, where she meets reporter Peter Warne (Clark Gable), who has just been fired from his job. Norma Shearer: She was made for pre-Code. It Happened One Night. One time, sick with the flu, It Happened One Night was on television. Or is that a regional and/or 1930’s thing? It Happened One Night is as lively, witty and romantic as ever. And, since my wife promised to one day read this site, I figured it wouldn’t hurt to have a sexy gallery of sexy Clark Gable. Last but not least: for all its humor, sexiness and wisdom, "It Happened One Night" is also damn beautiful to look at. That’s not to say it still isn’t romanticized in places, but, as Capra often did, he mixes in the bad side of the country with the good, giving the audience an undeniable feeling of the unvarnished reality. Peter hikes up his pants (with Gable looking appropriately silly in the process) and carries Ellie across while the two argue over what, exactly, piggybacking is. It Happened One Night. This site is brought to you by people like you. It Happened One Night (1934) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. It Happened One Night. The performances are wonderful as is the story. It sounds like a rare instance where everyone benefitted. Gable huffs and puffs as Peter, filled with gusto and bravado he hasn’t obviously earned. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. It never fails to make me laugh. Despite their instant mutual dislike, the two find themselves inextricably bound together as they travel across the country, encountering a series of adventures and misadventures – and love – on the way. Animator Friz Freleng has claimed that various inspirations for the characters of Bugs Bunny, Pepe Le Pew and Yosemite Sam all came from different characters and moments from this movie. His drinking problem seems to come from more of a childish impetus to show off and be popular than any sort of addiction. That’s a good question, Michael. Warren William: Smooth, suave, and sophisticated. And Claudette Colbert, expecting to lose to Bette Davis for. It Happened one night was echt een hele fijne ervaring om te zien. Follow @PreCodeDotCom Westley is in New York, so Ellie must make her way there from Florida discreetly, lest she be found by the army of detectives her father has sent out after her. Een 'klein' verhaal, maar wel heel leuk tot het eind, vooral door de twee karakters en de vibe tussen die twee, zelden heb ik een film gezien waarin ik zo genoot van de chemie tussen twee karakters. Frank Capra’s It Happened One Night would seem to have all the earmarks of the great Hollywood genre the screwball comedy, but the jury has long been out on whether it can be classified that way, as it was released in 1934, a couple of years before the concept was really established. Listening to his performance alone made me appreciate him on a level I hadn’t previously. It is considered to be one of the first "screwball comedies," a genre built around … I had loved the movie before, but now I absolutely and totally fell in love with Clark Gable. Not getting to hear their whisperings is a wonderful touch; it makes them the background characters momentarily (which foreshadows a bit of the end), and gives us the opportunity to see just how obvious on the outside it is that the two are falling deeply in love. Rated the #3 best film of 1934, and #500 in the greatest all-time movies (according to RYM users). In finishing school? 5:48. Featured News. Then again, there is Mr. Shapeley, the man on the bus who attempts to pick up Colbert. Rent $3.99. ... Pre-Hays Code, Betty was a flapper who liked short skirts and low necklines. Few directors are as well known for their social commentary as Frank Capra, and It Happened One Night is replete with moments that comment on the times the characters live in. It also results in this wonderful line of pure hooey from Peter: “You show me a good piggy-backer and I’ll show you a real human. After acquiring the award, Spielberg donated it to the Academy. With Clark Gable, Claudette Colbert, Walter Connolly, Roscoe Karns. A natural born piggy-backer.”. The song itself is such a breezy bundle of nonsense that the whole sequence takes on a warm tone of shared humanity and goodness. I lay on the couch under ten blankets and listened to the movie. The two take an instant dislike to each other, though Peter becomes concerned when he realizes how bad Ellie is at bus travel; she quickly has her her bag stolen and not soon after misses the bus because the driver didn’t wait for her as asked. Friderici can also be seen in such pre-Codes as Night Nurse (1931), Mara Hari (1932), and So Big (1932). Pre-Code Hollywood From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Pre-Code Hollywood refers to the era in the American film industry between the introduction of sound in the late 1920s and the enforcement of the Hays Code censorship guidelines, which went into effect on July 1, 1934. Whatever the case, it’s a film worth seeing – whether it’s for the first time or the 14th! Here are some extra screenshots I took. Claudette Colbert reportedly objected to the scene where she had to pull up her skirt in an effort to stop a passing driver. In the 1920s—especially the late 1920s—Hollywood was becoming a breeding ground of scandal. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. James S. Rich’s writing often knocks my socks off, and he does the best rundown of what constitutes Capra-esque for. Clark James Gable, Grandson of Clark Gable and Host of 'Cheaters," Dead at 30. It highlights their differences perfectly, and points to why the chemistry is so powerful; even when the point is as meaningless as this, the two go at it with jokes and jabs without holding back. Unfortunately (and if you’ve ever seen a romantic comedy, you’ll know this next part), neither expect to fall in love with one another. That’s not my leg!”. Don’t tell anybody. A renegade reporter and a crazy young heiress meet on a bus heading for New York, and end up stuck with each other when the bus leaves them behind at one of the stops. The more movies you’ve seen, the more you’ll appreciate how much charm and energy Capra packs in, and just how naughty and silly Gable and Colbert can get while making it look so effortless. My favorite scene of the movie, though, isn’t the iconic manner in which Ellie manages to hitchhike, nor even the scene of Peter slyly explaining how a man undresses. Like they say about kissing, it’s more interesting watch an hour of build-up than five minutes of the act; I think It Happened One Night knows exactly when to cut away. Funny thing, It Happened One Night is so familiar that I never really thought of it as a Pre-Code. Directed by Frank Capra. Because I’m so sure that most of you already know all about this beloved film, I thought I’d skip the deep dive into the plot and instead share with you a few trivia tidbits about the production. My Pre-Code Crazy pick for this month is a film that I’d bet money you’ve all seen already – It Happened One Night (1934). // ]]> One of the things that I like about this movie is that both stars’ performances seem natural and genuine rather than theatrical or overly dramatic as was the acting of many 1930s movies. No "scenes of passion" here; a bashful Colbert shields her body from Clark Gable's eyes with full … Released in 1934, It Happened One Night was among the first films to follow the Hays Code. Even Claudette Colbert was skeptical that a whole busload of people would know “The Man on the Flying Trapeze”, but its a solidifying moment that fulfills Capra’s belief that all people, once they can get past money, age or class, were silly underneath. There are tons of posters for this films from many decades of issues and reissues. Movies. This is so much fun. It picked up Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Writing. She suffered a fatal heart attack at the age of 55. It begins when heiress Ellie Andrews (Colbert) decides to ditch her father’s imprisonment aboard a yacht after he’s forbidden her from returning to her husband King Westley (the ‘King’ is his first name, but also cagily suggests how out of touch the man is). "It Happened One Night" was one of the top-grossing films of the year and won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture. He talks fast and tosses out a couple of heavily suggestive lines, such as “Yes sir, Shapley’s the name, and that’s the way I like ’em!”. Their petty squabbling comes less from a background of class divide but from an urge to always be right. Correction: Pepe Le Pew is a Chuck Jones character, not a Friz Freleng one (though Pepe was in a Freleng cartoon: 1954’s “Dog Pounded”, which was mostly a Sylvester and Tweety cartoon). [CDATA[ My Pre-Code Crazy pick for this month is a film that I’d bet money you’ve all seen already – It Happened One Night (1934). ( Log Out /  How do you think the Code would have changed it, if at all? About halfway through the film, there’s an impromptu bus singalong “The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze.” Several internet sources claim Frank Capra, the director, makes a cameo as one of the passengers, singing the third verse of the song. 6:20. Menu. There are damn few things you can say in disrespect to It Happened One Night. A chorus girl was brought in to serve as Colbert’s body double, causing Colbert to tell director Frank Capra: ”Get her out of here. Report. Directed by: Frank Capra. A famous scene from It Happened One Night, in which Claudette Colbert hitchhikes using an unorthodox method to attract a ride, after Clark Gable's failure to get one with his thumb. Playing next. It Happened One Night airs on TCM on May 7th. Silver Screenings said this on May 6, 2019 at 3:05 pm | Reply. The result was a box office hit and a critical favorite. Do yourself a favor and check it out! Even though the film is considered to be a romantic comedy, Gable and Colbert never kiss. I don’t think so. Buoyed up by dual performances from two of the era's greats, Capra's film maintains its status as a classic. Does that really happen? Posts about It Happened One Night written by ax2grind. The Walls of Jericho, as he nicknames his construct, will keep them chaste and pure. Celebrating Pre-Code Hollywood Cinema, 1930 – 1934, “I want to see what love looks like when it’s triumphant. He’ll sell it back to his former editor and make him eat crow. One impressive pan follows Colbert as she makes her way from her room to the outdoor woman’s showers. Hays Code Fact 5: It Happened One Night: The 1934 movie 'It Happened One Night' was one of the first movies to follow the Hays Code and "no scenes of passion". It Happened One Night started out as a magazine short story called “Night Bus” that was bought by the lowly, “poverty row” Columbia Pictures for a mere $5,000. Though we in the audience listen to Hale’s weak wobblings, the two in the back seat make private jokes to each other. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Gable and Colbert have no qualms in going as silly as they can, and the movie rewards them for it. The love they find within one another is what finally matures them into adulthood. She also loves a good putdown, and quickly pegs a good nickname for Peter– “young man”– that shows both disdain and her own superiority. !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); Despite these reservations, It Happened One Night is a product of its time that still holds up extremely vibrantly today. Filming was also a pain in the neck, or Capra claimed that Colbert was, anyway, with the star arguing about whether she would show her leg until he threatened to use a double, a chorus girl, whose gams didn’t measure up to Colbert’s own. It Happened One Night remains one of the eternal gems in Hollywood’s crown. Joan Crawford: one of pre-Code and film noir's most awesome divas! – CineMixers, Death Takes a Holiday (1934) Review, with Fredric March, City Streets (1931), with Sylvia Sydney and Gary Cooper, The Old Dark House (1932) Review, with Boris Karloff, False Faces (1932) Review, with Lowell Sherman, Westward Passage (1932) Review, with Ann Harding and Laurence Olivier. Do you? There few films as uniquely influential, or as uniquely wonderful, as Frank Capra’s It Happened One Night. Even its 105 minute run time, which would be bloated compared to many flicks of the era, zips by effortlessly. While on the bus to New York City, she meets an out-of-work reporter who's in search of an interesting news, and on recognising her in the papers, makes a deal to help… This was the last film of Blanche Friderici, who died two months before it was released in 1934. I’ll do it. The movie caught on, though, and it’s one of the most acclaimed films by the Academy Awards in its history. It Happened One Night is one of those films you can watch over and over again and is always entertaining. Peter figures out her secret, and agrees to travel with her and keep her safe just so long as she let’s him write an exclusive story about the adventure. I beg to differ. It Happened One Night clip. It’s a great reversal of expectations for the character, and nails how Capra and writer Robert Riskin saw humanity: a lot of bluster, but sympathy and humane underneath. When It Happened One Night was released in February 1934, the Hays Code was almost 4 years old. Capra, who has carefully built up the metaphor for the Walls of Jericho and with a couple of winks at the audience, gives the ending the movie both a satisfying and deeply suggestive moment to fade out upon. It’s funny, I love Gable in this, but I can’t with Cary Grant in Arsenic and Old Lace. This works much better than so many other variations of the romantic comedy formula since neither acts out of a sense of selfishness, but rather a sense of panic that’s been forming about their encroaching arrival at the gates of something resembling maturity. Well, Bugs certainly has Gable’s ears, if nothing else. Sexy. Change ). Watch out for this goof about 57 minutes in: Colbert and Gable are in a car, with Gable driving. Browse more videos. And if you haven’t, I’m absolutely certain you’ve seen a clip of its most famous scene, where Claudette Colbert succeeds in flagging down a passing car by flashing one … We get this again when a jamboree breaks out on the bus the pair are traveling on. It’s a deeply patriotic film without a single instance of the stars and stripes coming out, which speaks a lot to Capra’s credit. Like the way he had Cary Grant mug too much in Arsenic and Old Lace. "It Happened One Night" was one of the last film romantic comedies created before the MPAA began enforcing the 1930 production code in 1934. ( Log Out /  Genres: Romantic Comedy, Screwball Comedy, Road Movie. The scenic trip from Florida to New York gives us a vivid glimpse of the world as it was in 1934, from the crooks at the bus station to the poor woman on the bus who doesn’t have enough for money. 0:22. It Happened One Night In de geschiedenis van de Oscars is slechts drie keer een film in alle vijf de belangrijkste categorieën (beste film, regie. The first is the scene where hitchhiking Peter and Ellie are picked up by a singing driver played by Alan Hale. ( Log Out /  Description. Michael Ostrowski said this on May 5, 2019 at 9:48 pm | Reply. Movies Like It Happened One Night… I love watching Ellie and Peter’s relationship develop as the film goes on. Be sure to visit the Speakeasy blog later this week to see what pre-Code gem Kristina is recommending! Ellie, who was stuck in a state of arrested development because of her father’s nannying, can’t help but maintain a reserve of sass. You’ll be glad you did. Love, an obnoxiously overwhelming emotion that can often dictate our actions towards one another. ( Log Out /  Available on. One might hardly notice that the film’s closing minutes don’t contain either sight nor sound of Gable and Colbert. The film was the first of only three movies to win all five major Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Patricia Nolan-Hall (@CaftanWoman) said this on May 6, 2019 at 10:23 am | Reply, I never thought of this film as a pre-code either, but of course it would be. Maybe it was Capra. It Happened One Night classically matches two opposing personalities in a rapid yet witty romantic comedy. 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