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My Man Godfrey

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My Man Godfrey

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Summary

A spoiled aristocratic woman hires a tramp as her butler, little anticipating how valuable he will prove - or what effect his charms will have on her. Comedy, starring William Powell, Carole Lombard and Alice Brady

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A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Robyn Karney

A derelict (William Powell) finds himself rescued by a wealthy Fifth Avenue family's irrepressible younger daughter (Carole Lombard) and installed as the latest in an endless succession of butlers. Who he really is, and how he withstands the pressure of the family's insane antics, is the stuff of this classic Universal comedy. It would be faultless if the family's farcical behaviour didn't strain credibility. Yet it's no surprise that both stars, director Gregory La Cava and the screenplay he co-wrote were all nominated for Oscars, as were Alice Brady for her portrayal of the featherbrained mother of the clan and Mischa Auer for his performance as the latter's posturing protégé. Why the Academy excluded Jean Dixon's wisecracking maid is a mystery.

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7.9/10

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Cast

rolenameGodfrey ParkeWilliam PowellIrene BullockCarole LombardAngelica BullockAlice BradyCornelia BullockGail PatrickMollyJean DixonAlexander BullockEugene PalletteTommy GrayAlan MowbrayCarloMischa AuerMikePat FlahertyFaithful GeorgeRobert LightCharlie Van RumpleGrady SuttonGuestSelmer JacksonMaster of ceremoniesFranklin PangbornGirl at partyJane Wyman

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rolenameDirectorGregory La Cava

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Languages

English | Russian

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video, DVD and Blu-ray

Formats

Black and white

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