What's this about?

Lately, it seems like many of the movies/shows are just a rehash or reboot of things that have already been done. And so I started to dive into the past. It's been fun, but I find myself losing track of which ones I’ve seen and whether or not I enjoyed them. Sometimes the titles themselves just don't tell me enough to remember.

I wouldn’t have voluntarily watched a lot of these movies when I was younger. It’s strange how interests change. That goes for what I read, too. I have another blog that explores books. I’m mostly reading older fiction and memoirs, and some of the books have led me to movies/shows and vice versa. In those cases, I may post the book review over here as well.

There will be spoilers, which is different than my book reviews. That’s mostly because I want to have enough information to help me remember what I’ve seen. I’m getting older. The brain doesn’t cooperate like it used to. What can I say? The gray hairs are catching up with me!

Thursday, January 9, 2025

It Happened One Night - 1934

This review is a bit of a cheat, because I'd never forget I'd seen this movie. It's one of my favorites. I needed something lighthearted after the war film I saw this morning and this was available on Tubi, so it was an easy pick.

Ellie is a brat. She married a man basically to spite her father, and now she's run away and is trying to get back to New York on her own. The thing is, she's not real good at working her way through the world alone. She's always had someone with her or looking out for her.

Peter is a newspaperman who needs a story. He recognizes Ellie as a once in a lifetime story and decides to help her. He's not holding any punches with her, though. He tells it like it is and a lot of it is truth she's needed to hear for a long time.

I love this movie. I think I love it more every time I watch it. The chemistry between Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable is great, and the entire story is endearing and sweet. I love the little normal things Peter teaches Ellie about, like piggyback rides and hitchhiking. The end is wonderful. I love Ellie's dad.

Something I learned on this watch was this movie is based on a short story by Samuel Hopkins Adams called "Night Bus." I don't see it available at present, but Adams has other books in public domain, and I think I'll read The Flying Death soon. Anyway, this movie is great. It's old, it's in black and white, but it's still worth watching. Great Movie!


 

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