My Man Godfrey
"Butler! FOR THE COCK-EYEDEST FAMILY in the WHOLE WORLD!...and the butler-blonde battle was on!"
Originally released in 1936. My Man Godfrey is a comedy film. directed by Gregory La Cava.
Starring William Powell, Carole Lombard, and Alice Brady
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 2, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (381 votes)
Budget
$575.4K
Production budget
Box Office
$684.2K
1.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $575,375
- Revenue
- $684,200
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed My Man Godfrey?
My Man Godfrey was directed by Gregory La Cava.
How long is My Man Godfrey?
My Man Godfrey has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was My Man Godfrey released?
My Man Godfrey was released on September 2, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in My Man Godfrey?
The main cast of My Man Godfrey includes William Powell, Carole Lombard, Alice Brady, Gail Patrick, Eugene Pallette.
Is My Man Godfrey worth watching?
My Man Godfrey has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 381 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.