Review of My Man Godfrey (1936) by Danny T — 08 May 2016

A perfect film. The best of the screwball comedies.

This review of My Man Godfrey (1936) was written by Danny T on 08 May 2016.

My Man Godfrey has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Jess L (793) on 09 Jan 2013

More droll than riotous, methinks, but My Man Godfrey scores in its use of William Powell as the forgotten man turned butler who attempts to…

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By Kyra R (1) on 30 Dec 2012

A very enjoyable film that feels unfinished in many ways. It is a shame they never did a sequel…

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By Rosa I (29) on 21 Sep 2017

A wealth of humor, character, social commentary-if only movies that cost 10x as much had half the depth on display here…

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 04 Nov 2016

A wonderful timeless classic comedy that everybody should see. William Powell is superb as Godfrey in this moving tale of redemption…

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By Jared H (400) on 02 Nov 2013

A blast back to the time when screwball comedy worked…

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By Good B (168) on 16 Apr 2018

The ever vivacious carole lombard only seems to star in this american 30's upstairs, downstairs but actually she's only a stand-in, a mannequin…

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By Ted C (206) on 26 Dec 2014

Social commentary, script, acting great. Forced romance: very strange, doesn't sit right, ruins film…

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By Mike P (1,383) on 19 Mar 2014

A interesting comedy with a sociological message…

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By Evan H (764) on 14 Mar 2014

One of the best screwball comedies. Carole Lombard and William Powell are splendid to watch in this movie…

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By Daryl K (209) on 20 Jul 2016

This movie is so beautifully executed. Funny and smart. Keeps you with a smile on the face all the way through…

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