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.
In this remake of the classic 1936 film, Irene Bullock, a spoiled socialite, hires Godfrey Parks, a homeless man, to be her family's butler as part of a scavenger hunt. Impressed by his dignity and competence, Irene's father gives Godfrey a permanent position. However, Godfrey's mysterious past and his growing involvement with the eccentric Bullock family lead to unexpected complications and romantic entanglements.
The 1957 remake of 'My Man Godfrey' received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While it benefited from the charm of its lead actors, it was often unfavorably compared to the original 1936 film, which is widely considered a superior work. The remake was seen as a competent but less impactful retelling, lacking the sharp wit and social commentary that made the original a classic.
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June Allyson, who plays Irene Bullock, was a prominent musical film star in the 1940s and 1950s, known for her wholesome image. Her casting in this remake was seen as a return to her more dramatic roots, though the film itself did not achieve the same iconic status as her earlier works.
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