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Best-Of Guide: It Happened One Night Facts and Legacy

A TMDB-backed guide to It Happened One Night, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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It Happened One Night (1934) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. An unforgettable entertainment...the outstanding performance of two outstanding careers!

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists TCM. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

Clark Gable as Peter Warne; Claudette Colbert as Ellie Andrews; Walter Connolly as Alexander Andrews; Roscoe Karns as Oscar Shapeley; Jameson Thomas as King Westley; Alan Hale as Danker; Arthur Hoyt as Zeke; Blanche Friderici as Zeke's Wife

About It Happened One Night

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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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch It Happened One Night?

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists TCM. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Who is in the cast of It Happened One Night?

Clark Gable as Peter Warne; Claudette Colbert as Ellie Andrews; Walter Connolly as Alexander Andrews; Roscoe Karns as Oscar Shapeley; Jameson Thomas as King Westley; Alan Hale as Danker; Arthur Hoyt as Zeke; Blanche Friderici as Zeke's Wife

Is this It Happened One Night guide official?

No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

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