Cuz history is made at night so close the books turn off the light and listen let my heart be the teacher no one here to disapprove as we review the lessons you've been missing let the moon be our only light cuz history is made at night (Ivy) Come here Oh, oh, yeah someday they'll write lots of books about our fame and glory (Michael) The film begins deceptively in screwball-comedy fashion with socialite Jean Arthur and handsome head waiter Charles Boyer "meeting cute." History is Made at Night has been described as a romantic tragedy, which it indeed is, up to a point. The chemistry crackles between Jean Arthur and Charles Boyer in this sublime, swooning romance by Frank Borzage Suffused with intoxicating romanticism, History Is Made at Night is a sublime paean to love from Frank Borzage, classic Hollywood’s supreme poet of carnal and spiritual desire. That was really the last thing I needed. However, labeling History Is Made at Night as a “melodrama” doesn’t even begin to do this film any justice. Three years (1976-1979) was the right time period. Suffused with intoxicating romanticism, History Is Made at Night is a sublime paean to love from Frank Borzage, classic Hollywood’s supreme poet of carnal and spiritual desire.On the run through Europe from her wealthy, cruelly possessive husband, an American (Jean Arthur) is thrown together by fate with a suave stranger (Charles Boyer)—and soon the two are bound in a consuming, … Directed by Frank Borzage. History Is Made at Night is a melodrama of the tallest order. "History Is Made at Night" is an original song introduced in the fourth episode of the first season of the musical TV series Smash, entitled "The Cost of Art". I understood the book was done when I shot John Cale and Nico in 1979. You don’t always know which ones will become important or memorable, but from time to time life slows down enough for you to recognize a moment as it is happening and appreciate it for what it is (even if … 40 years in the making, HISTORY IS MADE AT NIGHT contains 119 photographs in a fine art duotone monograph edition; including photographs from GODLIS' nights at CBGB's between 1976 and 1979, when Patti Smith, the Ramones, Blondie, Richard Hell, Talking … A wealthy divorcée falls for a charming Parisian, but her insanely jealous ex-husband will do anything to get her back. How did you end up making History Is Made At Night? Title: History Is Made at Night Summary: A wealthy divorcée falls for a charming Parisian, but her insanely jealous ex-husband will do anything to get her back. The book was going to be at night, at CBGB. Suffused with romanticism, the romantic drama History Is Made at Night is a sublime paean to love from Frank Borzage (I’ve Always Loved You), classic Hollywood’s leading purveyor of carnal and spiritual desire. History Is Made at Night is a patchwork quilt genre bender that stands as one of Frank Borzage's supreme achievements. Directed by: Frank Borzage Actors: Charles Boyer, Jean Arthur, Leo Carrillo Production Company: Walter Wanger Productions Release Date: 5 March 1937 (USA) Aspect Ratio: 1.37 : 1 And possibly the most romantic film I've ever come across. With Charles Boyer, Jean Arthur, Leo Carrillo, Colin Clive. History Is Made at Night is a 1937 romantic drama with elements of comedy and spectacle, featuring Jean Arthur, Charles Boyer, and Colin Clive.It deals with a love triangle among a possessive shipping magnate, his beautiful wife, and a French headwaiter, with a spectacular ocean liner as a backdrop. History is Made at Night (1937) is, like life, made up of moments. 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