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My Man Godfrey

  • 1936
  • Approved
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
27K
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Carole Lombard and William Powell in My Man Godfrey (1936)
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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.

  • Director
    • Gregory La Cava
  • Writers
    • Morrie Ryskind
    • Eric Hatch
    • Zoe Akins
  • Stars
    • William Powell
    • Carole Lombard
    • Alice Brady
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    27K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gregory La Cava
    • Writers
      • Morrie Ryskind
      • Eric Hatch
      • Zoe Akins
    • Stars
      • William Powell
      • Carole Lombard
      • Alice Brady
    • 491User reviews
    • 97Critic reviews
    • 82Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 6 Oscars
      • 5 wins & 6 nominations total

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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)
    • Director
      • Gregory La Cava
    • Writers
      • Morrie Ryskind
      • Eric Hatch
      • Zoe Akins
    • 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 reviews491

    Featured review
    8/10

    Powell CAN be with Another Actress - My Man Godfrey

    Yes, Virginia, William Powell CAN be someone other than the Thin Man, and he can kiss someone Myrna Loy. In this case, he is kissing Carole Lombard, who does a very nice job as Powell's romantic interest. This is a fun movie from beginning to end, and the best role that Powell ever had (from an artistic viewpoint). Lombard was multitalented and could play any role. She very good as the rich playgirl who befriends the bum by the river, Godfrey. Great stuff.
    • arthur_tafero
    • Mar 23, 2022
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    • Release date
      • September 6, 1936 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Diskretni sobar Godfri
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $656,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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