Review of My Man Godfrey (1936) by Deirdre S — 18 Nov 2009

La Cava's best! Lombard & Powell were totally awesome and the set. Pure eyecandy!

This review of My Man Godfrey (1936) was written by Deirdre S on 18 Nov 2009.

My Man Godfrey has generally received very positive reviews.

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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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