Review of My Man Godfrey (1936) by Diana W — 29 Jul 2009

A Forgotten Man!

They are still with us today!

What a sad statement about our society!

This review of My Man Godfrey (1936) was written by Diana W on 29 Jul 2009.

My Man Godfrey has generally received very positive reviews.

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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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By Marta R (262) on 04 Mar 2013

This was really fun to watch... and I absolutely loved the way the way the humor was delivered…

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By Rob S (980) on 04 Mar 2013

It's like romping through an art deco dream with Carole Lombard and William Powell, sure to have you jumping on the furniture shouting, Godfrey…

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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 Scott S (1,964) on 19 Mar 2014

A interesting comedy with a sociological message…

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By Keenan S (659) on 11 Mar 2013

My Man Godfrey is a superb comedy that is also surprisingly insightful about the issue of social class…

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By Dan M (2,128) on 25 May 2013

That this is a landmark screwball does not surprise me. Watch the screwiness build to quite the climax. Dump indeed…

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

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My love for screwball comedies is unyielding, and My Man Godfrey furthers that notion. A true masterpiece in both comedy and drama…

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My Man Godfrey certainly contains some smart social commentary, but it's ultimately too formulaic to be as sharp as it should be…

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