My Man Godfrey
(1957)
Overview
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.
Director
Henry Koster
Writers
Eric Hatch, Everett Freeman, Peter Berneis, William Bowers
Top Billed
June Allyson
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Reviews
CinemaSerf
⭐ 6/10June 30, 2025
I am an huge fan of David Niven, but not even his suave, sophisticated portrayal of "Godfrey" can rescue this from the clutches of June "Dorothy-on-speed" Allyson's frenetically annoying performance as "Irene". He is, ostensibly, a penniless Austrian vagabond she discovers on a pier, takes a bit of a shine to, and impressed by his cultivated style and urbane turn of phrase, takes him back to the US to be the butler in their exclusive family home.… read the rest.
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
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