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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.
schopenhauer In 1935, *It Happened One Night* became the first film to sweep the prestigious 'Big Five' Academy Awards.
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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*.
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.
Which 1934 Frank Capra film was the first in history to sweep the 'Big Five' Academy Awards?
What clothing item supposedly saw a massive sales drop after Clark Gable went without it in a 1934 Capra film?
Which cartoon character's carrot-chewing habit was inspired by Clark Gable's performance in a Capra film?
Which screenwriter collaborated with Frank Capra on *It Happened One Night* and several other classics?
What famous hitchhiking trick does Ellie Andrews use to successfully stop a car in *It Happened One Night*?
Which lead actress in *It Happened One Night* almost missed receiving her Oscar because she was boarding a train?
What was the initial reaction of stars Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert to working on *It Happened One Night*?
Which film finally repeated the 'Big Five' Oscar sweep 41 years after Capra's 1934 comedy?