Review of My Man Godfrey (1936) by Leo S — 09 Jun 2008

I have always loved William Powell since The Thin Man series. The combination of Lombard and Powell in this classic comedy remains one of my favorites.

This review of My Man Godfrey (1936) was written by Leo S on 09 Jun 2008.

My Man Godfrey has generally received very positive reviews.

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