Review of My Man Godfrey (1936) by Harry B — 08 Feb 2009

Terrific screwball comedy. The whole cast is a delight, with Powell outstanding as Godfrey, and Eugene Palette just wonderful as the longsuffering paterfamilias.

This review of My Man Godfrey (1936) was written by Harry B on 08 Feb 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 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 Jacob E (203) on 28 May 2013

It was a good comedy film; not much different than any of the comedies that come out today. I don't see what makes this film so great…

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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 Daniel V (622) on 15 Feb 2017

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My Man Godfrey is one of those screw all comedies that's almost not a screwball comedy…

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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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By Art S (1,002) 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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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 Ben L (1,326) on 25 Jan 2017

The best part of My Man Godfrey is the comedic timing of William Powell, and the wacky exploits of the Bullock family…

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