It Happened One Night (1934)

The Walls of Jericho

Peter (Clark Gable) uses a blanket to make a “wall” dividing his side of the room from Ellie’s (Claudette Colbert), all the while flirting with her.

Directed by Frank Capra.

Released in 1934 by Sony.

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  • character-type: Socialite
  • character-type: Reporter
  • action: Undress
  • action: Flirt
  • editors-choice: Male Performances
  • editors-choice: On-Screen Couples
  • primary-genre: Classics
  • primary-genre: Romance
  • primary-genre: Comedy
  • secondary-genre: Classic Romantic Movies
  • secondary-genre: Classic Comedies
  • secondary-genre: Screwball Comedies
  • secondary-genre: Romantic Comedies
  • secondary-genre: Romantic Movies
  • secondary-genre: Classic Movies
  • secondary-genre: Comedies
  • mood: Funny
  • prop: Clothing
  • prop: Blanket
  • prop: Cigarette
  • setting: Motel
  • theme: Romance
  • theme: Sex / Sensuality
  • actor: Clark Gable
  • actor: Claudette Colbert
  • director: Frank Capra
  • producer: Frank Capra
  • producer: Harry Cohn
  • cinematographer: Joseph Walker
  • composer: Howard Jackson
  • editor: Gene Havlick
  • costume-designer: Robert Kalloch
  • role-name: Ellen 'Ellie' Andrews
  • role-name: Peter Warne
  • screenwriter: Samuel Hopkins Adams
  • screenwriter: Robert Riskin
  • year: 1934
  • studio: Sony