Comedy/Romance ‧ 1 h 45 m ‧ 1934

In Frank Capra's acclaimed romantic comedy, spoiled heiress Ellie Andrews (Claudette Colbert) impetuously marries the scheming King Westley, leading her tycoon father (Walter Connolly) to spirit her away on his yacht. After jumping ship, Ellie falls in with cynical newspaper reporter Peter Warne (Clark Gable), who offers to help her reunite with her new husband in exchange for an exclusive story. But during their travels, the reporter finds himself falling for the feisty young heiress.

“It Happened One Night” is the first of only three films to win the “Big Five” Academy Awards -- Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay. The film is considered a precursor to many of today’s “screwball” romantic comedies, and it remains a beloved classic for its charm, humor and enduring appeal. It was selected for preservation in the U. S. National Film Registry by the Library of Congress in 1993, being deemed “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant.”

Admission is free. Donations are always appreciated.

The Odeon’s Classic Movie Night is the third Wednesday of each month. Admission is always free but we appreciate your donations, which enable us to continue offering these special movie presentations.

If you’re interested in sponsoring your favorite Classic Movie* by underwriting the licensing fee (typically $50 to $250 depending on the film) in part or whole, please email us at notify@theodeontheater.com.

* Movies must appear on the AFI’s “100 Greatest Movies of All Time” list.