Review of My Man Godfrey (1936) by Alejo B — 05 Jul 2008

A great screwball comedy and very original and witty.carole lombard is simply wonderful,funny and charming.

This review of My Man Godfrey (1936) was written by Alejo B on 05 Jul 2008.

My Man Godfrey has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Brendan A (99) on 21 Oct 2012

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By Rosa I (29) on 21 Sep 2017

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 24 Oct 2012

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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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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 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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