History Is Made at Night is a 1937 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Frank Borzage and starring Jean Arthur, Charles Boyer, and Colin Clive. Its plot follows a woman who falls in love with a Parisian waiter who saves her from a set-up her possessive ship magnate husband has hatched to keep her under his control. The film has been noted by critics for its blending of genres, including comedy, drama, and romance, as well as introducing elements of suspense and disaster films in its final act.