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My Man Godfrey

  • 19361936
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
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Carole Lombard and William Powell in My Man Godfrey (1936)
Trailer for this comedy of a dizzy debutante and her butler
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A scatterbrained socialite hires a vagrant as a family butler - but there's more to Godfrey than meets the eye.A scatterbrained socialite hires a vagrant as a family butler - but there's more to Godfrey than meets the eye.A scatterbrained socialite hires a vagrant as a family butler - but there's more to Godfrey than meets the eye.
IMDb RATING
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25K
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    • Gregory La Cava
  • Writers
    • Morrie Ryskind(screen play)
    • Eric Hatch(screen play)
    • Zoe Akins(contributing writer)
  • Stars
    • William Powell
    • Carole Lombard
    • Alice Brady
    • Gregory La Cava
  • Writers
    • Morrie Ryskind(screen play)
    • Eric Hatch(screen play)
    • Zoe Akins(contributing writer)
  • Stars
    • William Powell
    • Carole Lombard
    • Alice Brady
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 476User reviews
    • 95Critic reviews
    • 82Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 6 Oscars

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    Eugene Pallette in My Man Godfrey (1936)
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    William Powell
    William Powell
    • Godfrey
    Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard
    • Irene Bullock
    Alice Brady
    Alice Brady
    • Angelica Bullock
    Gail Patrick
    Gail Patrick
    • Cornelia Bullock
    Eugene Pallette
    Eugene Pallette
    • Alexander Bullock
    Jean Dixon
    Jean Dixon
    • Molly
    Alan Mowbray
    Alan Mowbray
    • Tommy Gray
    Mischa Auer
    Mischa Auer
    • Carlo
    Pat Flaherty
    Pat Flaherty
    • Mike Flaherty
    Robert Light
    Robert Light
    • Faithful George
    Ernie Adams
    Ernie Adams
    • Forgotten Man
    • (uncredited)
    Jimmy Aye
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    William Begg
    William Begg
    • Socialite at Scavenger Hunt
    • (uncredited)
    James Carlisle
    • Socialite
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Chefe
    • Headwaiter
    • (uncredited)
    Elaine Cochrane
    • Socialite
    • (uncredited)
    Phyllis Crane
    Phyllis Crane
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Eddie Fetherston
    • Process Server
    • (uncredited)
      • Gregory La Cava
    • Writers
      • Morrie Ryskind(screen play)
      • Eric Hatch(screen play) (based on the novel '1101 Park Avenue' by)
      • Zoe Akins(contributing writer) (uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      William Powell suggested his ex-wife Carole Lombard for the leading role with the explanation that his real -life romance with her had been much the same as it was for the characters of Godfrey and Irene.
    • Goofs
      The background footage of the 59th Street Bridge used in Godfrey's office is from the opposite side of the river to the footage used for the outdoor scenes at "The Dump".
    • Quotes

      Godfrey: The only difference between a derelict and a man is a job.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits features a darkened city skyline and the names of the cast and crew appear as the camera pans across lighted billboards and neon signs.
    • Alternate versions
      Also available in a computer-colorized version.
    • Connections
      Featured in Film Preview: Episode #1.4 (1966)
    • Soundtracks
      Ochi Chyornye (Black Eyes)
      (1843)
      Music by Florian Hermann
      Arranged by Soyfer Gerdal
      Lyrics by Evgeniy Grebyonka
      Played on piano and sung by Mischa Auer

    User reviews476

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    10/10
    The 1st movie Oscar nominated in all 4 acting category.
    Why it did not receive a Best Picture nomination is a mystery to me. This is an excellent screwball comedy with a sane & socially conscious message. Although the whole cast is flawless, I would give a slight edge to Alice Brady. She did not win the Oscar in 36, but did win in 37 for "In Old Chicago". She had one of the best lines in the movie when speaking to one of her daughters 'It took me all these years to realize insanity runs on your father's side'. Eugene Pallete is excellent as the father & should also have been nominated. This is the only movie I can remember watching with Carole Lombard & she illuminates the screen in every scence. A must! 10/10
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    FAQ5

    • How did Godfrey know Cornelia hid the necklace under the mattress?
    • What is the answer to Molly's crossword puzzle?
    • Is this available on DVD?

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    • Release date
      • September 6, 1936 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 34 minutes
      • Black and White

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