Celebrate Frank Capra's birthday with us and watch one of his finest films: It Happened One Night -- with a spectacular 4K restoration! Frank's granddaughter Monica Capra hosts and will tell stories and take questions after the film.
In our second decade-by-decade centennial film series, we're screening what is arguably the first screwball comedy, starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert as the mismatched couple.
Spoiled Ellie Andrews (Colbert) escapes from her millionaire father (Walter Connolly), who wants to stop her from marrying a worthless playboy. En route to New York, Ellie gets involved with an out-of-work newsman, Peter Warne (Gable).
When their bus breaks down, the bickering couple set off on a madcap hitchhiking expedition. Complications fly when the runaway heiress and brash reporter fall in love.
It Happened One Night was the first movie to be honored with all five major Oscars: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, and Best Screenplay.
Directed by Frank Capra
Starring Clark Gable, Claudette Colbert
United States | English | 1934 | Romantic Comedy | 105 minutes | Approved
Film Prices
Lincoln Theatre Members get $3.00 off on the following prices when buying tickets at-the-door:
General: $12.00
Seniors, Students, and Active Military: $11.00
Children 12 and under: $9.50
All prices include a $2.00 Preservation Fee that goes directly into our capital account for the preservation of the Lincoln Theatre and its programs.