It Happened One Night - Film Tickets

It Happened One Night, directed by Frank Capra and awarded with the Big Five Oscars, is a landmark in film history. Based on the short story Night Bus by Samuel Hopkins Adams, with a screenplay by Robert Riskin and music by Howard Jackson and Louis Silvers, this comedy-drama follows a runaway heiress and a wily newspaper reporter on a cross-country road trip that changed how audiences saw cinema. Named for its enduring cultural significance, it remains a touchstone in American storytelling and film restoration, celebrated in modern revival screenings across North America.

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Key figures and milestones behind It Happened One Night include director Frank Capra, screenwriter Robert Riskin, and the film’s acclaimed score by Howard Jackson and Louis Silvers. The film’s cultural impact earned it preservation in the National Film Registry in 1993. A 4K digital restoration premiered in 2014, with subsequent home media restorations keeping the film accessible for new generations. In 2025, revival screenings are planned at venues like The Hollywood Roosevelt in Los Angeles, Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Cinematheque Quebec, and Old Town Music Hall in El Segundo, reflecting the film’s enduring appeal to classic cinema fans. For more information on showtimes, venues, and how to secure tickets, reach out—consider us your friend in the business for easy, dependable access to classic film experiences.

Discover official sources and social channels for the production team and venues, which offer further context and updates. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences maintains historical context; Film resources provide background, and venue pages host current event details. If you’re planning to attend a revival, we’ve got you covered with straightforward ticketing and clear venue information.