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My Man Godfrey (1957)

1957-10-11 · 1h 32m · EN
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She wanted her breakfast in bed - but not alone.

The eccentric Bullock household again need a new butler. Daughter Irene encounters bedraggled Godfrey Godfrey at the docks and, fancying him and noticing his obviously good manners, gets him the job. He proves a great success, but keeps his past to himself. When an old flame turns up Irene's sister Cordelia starts making waves.

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Henry KosterDirector

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June AllysonJune AllysonIrene BullockDavid NivenDavid NivenGodfrey SmithJessie Royce LandisJessie Royce LandisAngelica BullockRobert KeithRobert KeithAlexander BullockEva GaborEva GaborFrancesca GrayJay RobinsonJay RobinsonVincentMartha HyerMartha HyerCordelia BullockJeff DonnellJeff DonnellMollyRichard DeaconRichard DeaconFarnsworthHerbert AndersonHerbert AndersonHubertDabbs GreerDabbs GreerLieutenant O'ConnorThomas Browne HenryThomas Browne HenryHenderson

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ButlerScrewball comedy

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Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityButler · Screwball ComedyDialogue densityComedyDirector preference267782Actor preference136164 · 294639 · 285662Country preferenceUs

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What is My Man Godfrey about?

The eccentric Bullock household again need a new butler. Daughter Irene encounters bedraggled Godfrey Godfrey at the docks and, fancying him and noticing his obviously good manners, gets him the job. He proves a great success, but keeps his past to himself. When an old flame turns up Irene's sister Cordelia starts making waves.

How long is My Man Godfrey?

My Man Godfrey has a runtime of 92 minutes.