Review of My Man Godfrey (1936) by Jennifer X — 04 Nov 2007

It had its moments, but all that insanity just left me feeling a little lost.

This review of My Man Godfrey (1936) was written by Jennifer X on 04 Nov 2007.

My Man Godfrey has generally received very positive reviews.

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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 Daryl K (209) on 20 Jul 2016

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By Good B (168) on 16 Apr 2018

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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This was really fun to watch... and I absolutely loved the way the way the humor was delivered…

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Another blind spot for me, and I finally got around to seeing this. William Powell is an absolute delight…

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By Mike V (837) on 23 Nov 2015

This screwball comedy certainly had me laughing on numerous occasions…

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By John B (4,244) on 15 Jan 2014

I loved this film. Godfrey is an absolute delight as an unlikely family butler. A true treat…

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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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With such a stellar script, sophisticated and hilarious dialogue, phenomenal humor as the movie consistently made me laugh and such outstanding…

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