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Which film finally repeated the 'Big Five' Oscar sweep 41 years after Capra's 1934 comedy?
Which screenwriter collaborated with Frank Capra on *It Happened One Night* and several other classics?
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schopenhauer In 1935, *It Happened One Night* became the first film to sweep the prestigious 'Big Five' Academy Awards.
What was the initial reaction of stars Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert to working on *It Happened One Night*?
Which cartoon character's carrot-chewing habit was inspired by Clark Gable's performance in a Capra film?
schopenhauer Screwball Comedy Peak
Swept the night, swept the night! We won all five under Hollywood lights.
schopenhauer A single scene of Clark Gable undressing in *It Happened One Night* allegedly caused a sudden crash in undershirt sales.
Which lead actress in *It Happened One Night* almost missed receiving her Oscar because she was boarding a train?
What clothing item supposedly saw a massive sales drop after Clark Gable went without it in a 1934 Capra film?
Bugs Bunny's roots: The iconic cartoon rabbit's carrot-munching habit and fast-talking attitude were inspired by Clark Gable in Capra's *It Happened One Night*.
What famous hitchhiking trick does Ellie Andrews use to successfully stop a car in *It Happened One Night*?
Which 1934 Frank Capra film was the first in history to sweep the 'Big Five' Academy Awards?
A film genre characterized by fast-paced, witty dialogue, farcical situations, and eccentric characters. Frank Capra popularized this style with his 1934 film It Happened One Night, winning five Academy Awards.