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Release Date:
17 September 1936 (USA)
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Plot:
A scatterbrained socialite hires a vagrant as a family butler...but there's more to Godfrey than meets the eye. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 6 Oscars.
Another 1 win
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(7 articles)
The Best Non-Dysfunctional Movie Families ... in Honor of Thanksgiving
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Birthday Suits: Giant Sized Edition
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Birthday Suits: Giant Sized Edition
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What an amazing film..
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Cast
(Complete credited cast) | William Powell | ... | Godfrey |
 | Carole Lombard | ... | Irene Bullock |
 | Alice Brady | ... | Angelica Bullock |
| Gail Patrick | ... | Cornelia Bullock |
| Eugene Pallette | ... | Alexander Bullock |
| Jean Dixon | ... | Molly |
| Alan Mowbray | ... | Tommy Gray |
| Mischa Auer | ... | Carlo |
 | Pat Flaherty | ... | Mike Flaherty |
| Robert Light | ... | Faithful George |
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94 min | USA:90 min (2005 DVD release)
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1.37 : 1 more
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Mono (Western Electric Noiseless Recording)
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UK:A (original rating) |
UK:U (re-rating) (1996) |
Australia:G |
South Korea:15 (2003) |
Finland:K-16 |
USA:Unrated
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When William Powell and director Gregory La Cava had a disagreement over how Godfrey should be played, they talked it out over a bottle of Scotch in Powell's dressing room. The next day, LaCava returned to the movie set with a major headache, but Powell was not there. The director received a telegram from his star: "WE MAY HAVE FOUND GODFREY LAST NIGHT BUT WE LOST POWELL. SEE YOU TOMORROW."
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Continuity: When Irene first goes into Godfrey's room the door opens to the right, in the direction of the kitchen - revealing Molly standing in the background. In the next shot the door is open on the left, in the direction of the bedroom.
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How did Godfrey know Cornelia hid the necklace under the mattress?What is the answer to Molly's crossword puzzle?
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"My Man Godfrey" is truly one of the greatest films of the 20th century. Between comedy and romance, a great moral and wise words are nestled. The film's theme can best be stated by Godfrey's own words: "The only difference between a man and a derelict is a job.." The movie really hits home the fact that men are men, job or not. William Powell does a magnificent job at portraying Godfrey, the butler who humanizes derelicts everywhere. The cast is just as fantastic as the story. Carole Lombard does an amazing job at portraying Irene Bullock, the histrionic and comedic daughter of Alexander and Angelica Bullock, played by Eugene Palette and Alice Brady, both of whom do an amazing job as well. Gail Patrick also does great work as Cornelia Bullock,the uptight and bratty sister of Irene. Jean Dixon and Mischa Auer absolutely steal the show as the Bullocks' hysterical maid and protégé (respectively). The film is definitely a 10...rent it today!