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My Man Godfrey
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My Man Godfrey

1936-09-02 · 95 min · ★ 7.6

Comedy

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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Directors
Gregory La Cava
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 575,375
Revenue
USD 684,200

Top Cast

William PowellWilliam PowellGodfrey
Carole LombardCarole LombardIrene Bullock
Alice BradyAlice BradyAngelica Bullock
Gail PatrickGail PatrickCornelia Bullock
Eugene PalletteEugene PalletteAlexander Bullock
Jean DixonJean DixonMolly
Alan MowbrayAlan MowbrayTommy Gray
Mischa AuerMischa AuerCarlo
Pat FlahertyMike Flaherty
Robert LightRobert LightFaithful George
Bess FlowersBess FlowersMrs. Merriweather (uncredited)
Bert MoorhouseBert MoorhouseCard Playing Party Guest (uncredited)
Franklin PangbornFranklin PangbornGuthrie (uncredited)
Grady SuttonGrady SuttonCharlie Van Rumple (uncredited)
Jane WymanJane WymanSocialite (uncredited)
Ernie AdamsErnie AdamsForgotten Man (uncredited)
Jimmy AyeParty Guest (uncredited)
James CarlisleSocialite (uncredited)
Jack ChefeJack ChefeHeadwaiter (uncredited)
Phyllis CranePhyllis CraneParty Guest (uncredited)

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