A movie that swept the 1934 Academy Awards and captivated Depression-era America, It Happened One Night challenged the ways Americans imagined marriage, romance, gender, and class difference. This book examines key scenes and formal features of It Happened One Night, and explores its lasting importance in film history and in cultural studies.

• Consideration of the film's role in establishing the genre of the romantic comedy film
• Investigations into the film's persistent sexuality and its creativity in avoiding Depression-era censorship
• Establishment of the cultural, economic, and political context of a film that directly addresses the Depression and class issues
• Exploration of how the film invokes and develops the stardom of Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert and how this stardom intersects with the film's topics of gender, genre, sexuality, and class

About the Author
Linda Mizejewski is Professor of Women's Studies at Ohio State University.

Reviews
"Filled with clearly explained theory, it is an exemplary guide for film students and teachers. Its shrewd reading of the film empowers the text; the meticulous research and subtle analysis is sophisticated enough for high level readers yet accessible enough for those new to the field. ... This book is not just for lovers of Capra, Gable, or even 'old films'-the concepts of gender, class, stardom, and censorship developed in this text are pertinent for any film buff." (M/C Reviews, April 2010)



Book Information
ISBN 9781405173889
Author Linda Mizejewski
Format Paperback
Page Count 152
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 181g
Dimensions(mm) 211mm * 135mm * 15mm