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From the film archives: 'It Happened One Night' an iconic romantic comedy
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Claudette Colbert stars with Clark Gable as Ellie Andrews and Peter Warne in the 1934 film “It Happened One Night.” Both actors won Academy Awards for their portrayals in the film. - photo by Associated Press
With the 2015 Academy Awards falling only eight days after Valentine’s Day, it is a great time to revisit one of the best romantic films from early Hollywood. When it comes to movies, “It Happened One Night” is one of the original romantic comedies. Released in 1934, it is chock-full of jokes and jabs while maintaining an endearing love story.