My Man Godfrey(1936)
“Butler! FOR THE COCK-EYEDEST FAMILY in the WHOLE WORLD!...and the butler-blonde battle was on!”
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
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$575K
Revenue
$684K
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
Bess Flowers
as Mrs. Merriweather (uncredited)
Bert Moorhouse
as Card Playing Party Guest (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1936
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$575K
Box Office
$684K
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
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Where can I watch My Man Godfrey?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for My Man Godfrey (1936).
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.
Who directed My Man Godfrey?▼
My Man Godfrey was directed by Gregory La Cava and released in 1936. It is a comedy film.
How long is My Man Godfrey?▼
My Man Godfrey has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in My Man Godfrey?▼
The cast of My Man Godfrey includes William Powell as Godfrey, Carole Lombard as Irene Bullock, Alice Brady as Angelica Bullock, Gail Patrick as Cornelia Bullock, Eugene Pallette as Alexander Bullock and more.
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