The critical dismissal of Borzage is an absolute crime.

The kind of "instant romance" that only happens in the movies, but Borzage sells it so beautifully, and Arthur and Boyer are so unbelievably charming together, that it's easy to get swept up in. Clive is such an evil bastard that you can't wait to see him get what's coming to him. And yet Borzage provides a closing that gives the character a moment of tragic sadness. Carrillo plays up the "ethnic stereotype as comedy" angle a bit much, but he and Boyer do have some delightful scenes together.

"History Is Made at Night is a patchwork quilt genre bender that stands as one of Frank Borzage's supreme achievements." - Dan Callahan