Review of My Man Godfrey (1936) by Karen P — 26 Dec 2009

Love this movie!!! Never get tired of this great story!!! The actors are all excellent!!! Highly recommend this one!!!

This review of My Man Godfrey (1936) was written by Karen P on 26 Dec 2009.

My Man Godfrey has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Rob S (980) on 04 Mar 2013

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By John B (4,244) on 15 Jan 2014

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By Brendan A (99) on 21 Oct 2012

The epitome of the 1930's screwball comedy, Funny and so well acted it will make you smile the whole way through…

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By Joe I (184) on 01 Nov 2014

Joyous on every level. Comic. Romantic. Madcap. Witty. Moral. Stupid. Classic. Art Deco. Colourised version - surprisingly - better…

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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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While My Man Godfrey is full of witty dialogue and classical direction, it's the film's social awareness that really stands out today…

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