My Man Godfrey (1936)
Butler! FOR THE COCK-EYEDEST FAMILY in the WHOLE WORLD!...and the butler-blonde battle was on!
Storyline
Fifth Avenue socialite Irene Bullock needs a "forgotten man" to win a scavenger hunt, and no one is more forgotten than Godfrey Park, who resides in a dump by the East River. Irene hires Godfrey as a servant for her riotously unhinged family, to the chagrin of her spoiled sister, Cornelia, who tries her best to get Godfrey fired. As Irene falls for her new butler, Godfrey turns the tables and teaches the frivolous Bullocks a lesson or two.
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Movie Details
| Original title | My Man Godfrey |
|---|---|
| Release date | Sep 6, 1936 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | black and white, screwball comedy, mentor protégé relationship, lovesickness, butler, high society, socialite, scavenger hunt, protégé, depression era, lovesick, city dump |
FAQ
What is My Man Godfrey about?
Fifth Avenue socialite Irene Bullock needs a "forgotten man" to win a scavenger hunt, and no one is more forgotten than Godfrey Park, who resides in a dump by the East River. Irene hires Godfrey as a servant for her riotously unhinged family, to the chagrin of her spoiled sister, Cornelia, who tries her best to get Godfrey fired. As Irene falls for her new butler, Godfrey turns the tables and teaches the frivolous Bullocks a lesson or two.
When was My Man Godfrey released?
My Man Godfrey was released on Sep 6, 1936 (status: Released).
Who directed My Man Godfrey?
Gregory La Cava directed My Man Godfrey.
What is the TMDB rating of My Man Godfrey?
My Man Godfrey has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 from 407 votes.