Spoiled socialite Ellie Andrews escapes from her millionaire father, who wants to stop her from marrying a worthless playboy. En route to New York, Ellie gets tangled up with an out-of-work newsman, Peter Warne, who sees Ellie’s scandalous story as his shot at the big-time.
After their bus breaks down, the bickering couple set off on a madcap hitchhiking adventure – but their journey gets even more complicated when the runaway heiress and opportunistic reporter fall in love.
Frank Capra’s sparky pre-Code caper was the first film to be honoured with all five major Oscars: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director and Best Screenplay.
Celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2024, It Happened One Night is a timeless classic that is still recognised as one of cinema’s greatest romantic comedies.
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