Review of My Man Godfrey (1936) by Casey S — 12 Nov 2007

One of the most hilariously stupid greatest comedies one will ever see.

This review of My Man Godfrey (1936) was written by Casey S on 12 Nov 2007.

My Man Godfrey has generally received very positive reviews.

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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 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 Ryan G (1,232) on 18 Sep 2012

Fantastic, Powell, Auer, and Lombard steal the show…

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By Danny T (116) on 08 May 2016

A perfect film. The best of the screwball comedies…

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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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