It happened one night

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1) This was honestly one of the best films I've ever seen. I have always been a little skeptical about black and white films, but this particular film kept me interested the whole time. It happened one Night is one of the greatest romantic comedies in film history. Ellie, the main character was a brilliant add to the film because she was independent during a time which wasn't likely for women to be. Opposites attract in this film, where a spoiled brat falls in love with a not so classy reporter. 







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2) http://www.rogerebert.com/far-flung-correspondents/looking-back-at-it-happened-one-night

This movie is one of the easiest movies to love and the hardest to think of as a work of art.  Ellie's character is a master piece, she is smart and naive, conceited yet caring, stubborn yet willing to take chances. The run away bride theme is used heavily in this film. At the end of the film she once again elopes, but not with King. It is wonderful seeing how two people coming from opposite upbringings fall in love with one another, yet the love seems so organic. The film is described for its "sexiness and wisdom."






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3) It was revealed in class that this wonderful film was created 81 years ago. In the article written by Michael Oleszczyk he writes, " Eighty years after being made, "It Happened One Night" remains a mirror and a measuring stick—not only for all subsequent romantic comedies, but also (perhaps more significantly) for all lovers who came after Peter and Ellie and dream of a similar union of bodies, wits and fates." Although this film was created so long ago, its wit and theme is something that we can see now in films. It was created some beautifully and thoughtfully.





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4) Ellie just tied the knot with King Westley and her father whisked her away from him and held her captive on his yacht. Her father strongly disapproves of her marriage to King and tries to keep her away from him by any means necessary.  After arguing with her father, she jumps ship to find herself at a bus station to be with her husband. On her way back to her husband, she sits next to a loud obnoxious man, a out of work reporter, Peter Waryne.  Ellie is trying to keep a low profile, so when he purse gets stolen she doesn't report it.  The next day, the two seat mates decide to go to breakfast which results in them missing their bus. Peter reveals that he knows who Ellie is but surprisingly he isn't interested in what she has to offer. Peter and Ellie eventually travel North and engage in numerous adventures and fall in love with each other.