My Man Godfrey (1936)
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- Approved
- 1h 34min
- Comedy, Drama
- 06 Sep 1936 (USA)
- Movie
A scatterbrained socialite hires a vagrant as a family butler - but there's more to Godfrey than meets the eye.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 6 Oscars. Another 5 wins.
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Cast verified as complete
| William Powell | ... |
Godfrey
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| Carole Lombard | ... |
Irene Bullock
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| Alice Brady | ... |
Angelica Bullock
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| Gail Patrick | ... |
Cornelia Bullock
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| Eugene Pallette | ... |
Alexander Bullock
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| Jean Dixon | ... |
Molly
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| Alan Mowbray | ... |
Tommy Gray
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| Mischa Auer | ... |
Carlo
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| Pat Flaherty | ... |
Mike Flaherty
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| Robert Light | ... |
Faithful George
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| Ernie Adams | ... |
Forgotten Man (uncredited)
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Jimmy Aye | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| William Begg | ... |
Socialite at Scavenger Hunt (uncredited)
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James Carlisle | ... |
Socialite (uncredited)
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Jack Chefe | ... |
Headwaiter (uncredited)
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Elaine Cochrane | ... |
Socialite (uncredited)
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| Phyllis Crane | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Eddie Fetherston | ... |
Process Server (uncredited)
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Grace Field | ... |
Socialite (uncredited)
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| James Flavin | ... |
Detective #2 (uncredited)
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| Bess Flowers | ... |
Mrs. Merriweather (uncredited)
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| Edward Gargan | ... |
Detective (uncredited)
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| Carlton Griffin | ... |
Socialite (uncredited)
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| John David Horsley | ... |
Socialite (uncredited)
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| Selmer Jackson | ... |
Blake - Socialite (uncredited)
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Richard Kipling | ... |
Socialite (uncredited)
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| Andrea Leeds | ... |
Socialite at Scavenger Hunt (uncredited)
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| Ethelreda Leopold | ... |
Socialite (uncredited)
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| Reginald Mason | ... |
Mayor Courtney (uncredited)
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Philip Merrick | ... |
Socialite (uncredited)
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| Bert Moorhouse | ... |
Card Playing Party Guest (uncredited)
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Robert Morgan | ... |
Socialite (uncredited)
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| Louis Natheaux | ... |
Socialiste (uncredited)
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| Franklin Pangborn | ... |
Guthrie (uncredited)
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| Bob Perry | ... |
Bob - Doorman (uncredited)
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| Katherine Perry | ... |
Socialite (uncredited)
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Albert Petit | ... |
Receptionist (uncredited)
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| Jean Rogers | ... |
Socialite (uncredited)
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| Ronald R. Rondell | ... |
Socialite at Scavenger Hunt (uncredited)
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Arthur Singley | ... |
Clarence (uncredited)
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| Larry Steers | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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| Grady Sutton | ... |
Charlie Van Rumple (uncredited)
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| Russell Wade | ... |
Socialite at Scavenger Hunt (uncredited)
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William Wagner | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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Arthur Wanzer | ... |
Arthur Valentine (uncredited)
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| Harley Wood | ... |
Socialite (uncredited)
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| Jane Wyman | ... |
Socialite (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Gregory La Cava | ||
Written by
| Morrie Ryskind | ... | (screen play) & |
| Eric Hatch | ... | (screen play) |
| Eric Hatch | ... | (based on the novel '1101 Park Avenue' by) |
| Zoe Akins | ... | (contributing writer) (uncredited) |
| Gregory La Cava | ... | () (uncredited) |
| Robert Presnell Sr. | ... | (contributing writer) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Charles R. Rogers | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Charles Previn | ... | (uncredited) |
| Rudy Schrager | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Ted Tetzlaff | ... | (photographer) |
Editing by
| Ted J. Kent | ... | film editor (as Ted Kent) |
| Russell F. Schoengarth | ... | film editor (as Russell Schoengarth) |
Editorial Department
| Maurice Pivar | ... | supervising film editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Charles D. Hall | ||
Makeup Department
| Loretta Francel | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
| Hugh Roman | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Scott R. Beal | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
| Fred Frank | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
| Nate D. Slott | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Homer G. Tasker | ... | sound supervisor |
| Joe Lapis | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| John P. Fulton | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Chick Collins | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Travis Banton | ... | gowns: Miss Lombard (uncredited) |
| Brymer | ... | other wardrobe (uncredited) |
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Charles Previn | ... | musical director |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kay Thackery | ... | script supervisor |
| Maude Allen | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Chick Collins | ... | stand-in: William Powell (uncredited) |
| Dolores Conrad | ... | stand-in: Alice Brady (uncredited) |
| Doc Dearborn | ... | stand-in: William Powell (uncredited) |
| Dixie Martin | ... | stand-in: Carole Lombard (uncredited) |
| Grace Moody | ... | stand-in: Gail Patrick (uncredited) |
| A.W. Newington | ... | stand-in: Eugene Pallette (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures (presents)
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1936) (United States) (theatrical) (as A Universal Picture)
- Canadian Universal Film Company (1936) (Canada) (theatrical)
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1936) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company (1936) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Corporation of Far East (1936) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- Société Anonyme Universal-Film (1936) (France) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1936) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Astor-Filmi (1937) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Croeze en Bosman (1937) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Universal Films of Norway Akfieselskap (1938) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Realart Pictures (1948) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Hal Roach Studios Film Classics (1985) (United States) (VHS)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1995) (Finland) (tv)
- The Criterion Collection (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Alpha Video Distributors (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Reel Media International (2004) (World-wide) (VHS)
- The Criterion Collection (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD) (colorized)
- Reel Media International (2005) (World-wide) (tv)
- Reel Media International (2007) (World-wide)
- Legend Films (2008) (United States) (DVD) (restored)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2012) (United States) (DVD) (Universal's 100th Anniversary)
- Universal Studios Home Video (2012) (Canada) (DVD) (4-film set)
- Film Detective (2015) (United States) (DVD)
- 375 Media (2019) (Germany) (DVD)
- Cargo Records (2019) (Germany) (DVD)
- Endless Classics (2019) (Germany) (DVD)
- 3GTG (2020) (World-wide)
- Elephant Films (2020) (France) (Blu-ray) (HD)
- The Criterion Channel (2021) (United States) (tv) (digital)
- Stream Go Media (2022) (World-wide)
- Alpha Video Distributors (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Legend Films (colorization)
- Western Electric (noiseless recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In the depths of the Depression, a party game brings dizzy socialite Irene Bullock to the city dump where she meets Godfrey, a derelict, and ends by hiring him as family butler. He finds the Bullocks to be the epitome of idle rich, and nutty as the proverbial fruitcake. Soon, the dramatizing Irene is in love with her 'protege'...who feels strongly that a romance between servant and employer is out of place, regardless of that servant's mysterious past...
Written by Rod Crawford |
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| Taglines | Butler! FOR THE COCK-EYEDEST FAMILY in the WHOLE WORLD!...and the butler-blonde battle was on! (Print Ad-Daily Argus, ((Mount Vernon, NY)) 15 October 1936) See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $656,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| 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. See more » |
| 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". See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #1.4 (1966). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Ochi Chyornye (Black Eyes) See more » |
| 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. See more » |
| Quotes |
Godfrey:
The only difference between a derelict and a man is a job. See more » |