Review of My Man Godfrey (1936) by Todd S — 03 Sep 2007

Godfrey (Powell) is a "forgotten man" until he is picked up from the dump by Cornelia (Lombard) and made the family butler. A very funny film, and there is something truly original about its whimsy, which rarely relies on slapstick or puns.

This is also the only comedy I can think of that actually addresses the Great Depression while it was still a problem. Unfortunately, the film is sometimes a bit too heavy handed, which is made even more annoying by the implausibility of Godfrey's existence.