she did win, and they had to send somebody to get her off the train. she showed up all fluttery and accepted her oscar and went back to the train which had been held for her. it happened one night ended up winning oscars in all the top categories. best picture, best screenplay, best director, best actress. and clark gable for best actor. i do want to take this opportunity of expressing my thanks and sincere gratitude to mr. frank kappa, director of it happened one night and miss claudette colbert who was gracious enough to co-star with me in that same picture. thank you. for years, the academy gave newspapers the names of oscar winners early. 1940 was a banner year for oscar. all ten nominated films would become classics.