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It Happened One Night (1934)
Old movies are addicted, this I didn't even think of it myself. But there are also old movies that you can't watch often, such as noir films or Alfred Hitchcock's suspense films. What I love most is the light-hearted movies, such as romance movies. So, I picked this 1934 "One Night Love". When I watched it, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the director was Frank Capra. He is a director I like very much recently. It seems that I chose the right movie.
The name of the movie reveals the plot of the movie. A wealthy daughter, privately set for life, her father objected, she had to run away from home to find her fiance. On the way to New York, the virgins of the wealthy women who did not come into contact with the society were unhappy. Fortunately, they met a poor reporter to help, and they didn't make themselves worse. The enthusiastic reporter is suave, handsome, and personable. In order to make money, he decided to help the rich girl go to New York. On the road, they not only avoided the detectives hired by the rich daughter's father, but also frugally took a ride to New York. Along the way, the two sides developed love, and one night the rich girl confessed to the reporter. The reporter who was indifferent at that time returned to the newspaper the next morning to write news to make money so that he could propose to the rich girl. But the rich girl thought that the reporter had left without saying goodbye, so she had to go home and plan to marry her fiancé. After the father knew his daughter's true love, he encouraged her to find true love. In the end, the lovers finally got married, and they lived a happy life ever since.
This is a typical Hollywood romantic comedy. Although it is a 1934 movie, decades ago, it still has a unique charm. The plot is real and natural, without any deliberately fabricated blunt plot, which is in line with the reality of life; the rhythm is moderate, the relaxation is moderate, there is a nervous escape, there is a warm love, there is a romantic confession, the viewing process is very pleasant; the structure is clear and complete, from the cause, In the process and results, the emotional development between the hero and the heroine can be truly felt. It is gradual and has traces to follow. In short, the whole film still looks attractive, still better than the various romantic comedies mass-produced every year in Hollywood. This is the charm of a good movie. It can withstand the test of time, the chewing of the world, and the challenge of modern movies. Relying on its own distinctive characteristics, this film will continue to stand in the shadow of history.
Since it is a romantic comedy, there must be romance and funny scenes. This film does indeed achieve these two points. There are many romantic plots. What impresses me is the scene of two people sleeping in the countryside under the moonlight and the scene of the male protagonist crossing the river with the female protagonist on his back. These two images have never appeared in modern movies until now. It is hard to imagine that after many years, it has not surpassed the "romantic" of the film, which shows how classic the film is. As for the funny scenes, that's too much. The funniest thing is the three postures of the actor blocking the car, which is really hilarious! I really convinced the choreographer and the acting of the actor Clark Gable. I was able to compose such a funny posture, and the performance was very good, which was amazing. This scene of blocking a car can also enter the most engaging scene in history.
This film also surprised me a little bit. As a 1934 movie, there was a bride who ran away at the end of the film, which was too advanced. Seeing this, I can't help but think of how many Hollywood romantic comedies after this film have borrowed from the plot of this film, and how many have imitated the scenes in the film? It may be countless. Beyond the times, many classic scenes and plots have been established for subsequent movies. This is the meaning of this film.
The director of this film is Frank Capra, and now he likes him more and more. The films he shoots always give people a positive spirit, reflect profound practical problems in a comedy atmosphere, but have a bright and happy ending. This style is precisely what I prefer! There are already a lot of dark things in the world, and watching some repressive, noir movies will make you immersed in pessimism. Why not watch a happy movie? Let yourself feel the truth, goodness, and beauty of this world, so that we have the courage to continue living. Frank Capra's movie is like this, he will bring us this feeling. So, I like his movies, and if I have time, I want to catch up with his movies.
The actor of the film is Clark Gable. I have only watched his "Gone with the Wind" before, and it gives me the feeling of being handsome. After watching the film, I realized that his acting skills were excellent and he was very talented in comedy. It was a well-deserved award for the best actor by relying on this film. The heroine is Claudette Colbert, not a beautiful woman, but she doesn't have a taste. She is also very talented in comedy, and the episode of pretending to be a husband and wife with Clark Gable made me crazy. She also won the Oscar for Best Actress by relying on this film.
In general, this is the famous film of Frank Capra, Clark Gable, and Claudette Colbert, with a good box office and reputation. What are you hesitating about such a movie? I must watch it!
Actress Claudette Colbert
Claudette Colbert
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TLF.IMDB.Top145. It.Happened.One.Night.1934.D9.MiniSD-TLF
2011-07-20
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