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.
In the midst of the Great Depression, spoiled socialite Irene Bullock hires a seemingly homeless man, Godfrey Park, as her family's butler. Unbeknownst to her, Godfrey is actually a former wealthy socialite who has fallen on hard times. As Godfrey navigates the eccentricities of the Bullock family, he finds himself falling for Irene, while also becoming entangled in their chaotic lives and attempting to steer them towards a more responsible path.
My Man Godfrey was a critical and commercial success, earning widespread praise for its witty script, sharp social satire, and stellar performances, particularly from William Powell and Carole Lombard. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, and Best Writing.
Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly appreciate My Man Godfrey for its enduring humor, its clever portrayal of the rich and idle during the Depression, and the charming performances of its lead actors. Many find it to be a delightful and insightful classic comedy.
Nominated for 6 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor (William Powell), Best Actress (Carole Lombard), Best Director (Gregory La Cava), Best Writing (Screenplay), and Best Writing (Original Story).
Carole Lombard and William Powell were actually married to each other in real life at the time of filming, though they were divorced by the time the film was released.
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