My Man Godfrey (1936)

Kernel Score: 86% · 383 ratings

Genres: Comedy

Released: 1936-09-02

Runtime: 95 minutes

Overview

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.

Director

Gregory La Cava

Cast

• William Powell as Godfrey
• Carole Lombard as Irene Bullock
• Alice Brady as Angelica Bullock
• Gail Patrick as Cornelia Bullock
• Eugene Pallette as Alexander Bullock
• Jean Dixon as Molly
• Alan Mowbray as Tommy Gray
• Mischa Auer as Carlo
• Pat Flaherty as Mike Flaherty
• Robert Light as Faithful George