Review of My Man Godfrey (1936) by Nathan H — 17 Jan 2008

This movie is one of the greatest. William Powell is absolutely phenomenal.

This review of My Man Godfrey (1936) was written by Nathan H on 17 Jan 2008.

My Man Godfrey has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Jacob E (203) on 28 May 2013

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By Ted C (206) on 26 Dec 2014

Social commentary, script, acting great. Forced romance: very strange, doesn't sit right, ruins film…

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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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