My Man Godfrey (1936) | |
| Director(s) | Gregory La Cava |
| Producer(s) | Gregory La Cava, Charles R. Rogers (executive) |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Romance |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Romance (Comic), Satire, Screwball Comedy, Socialites, Great Depression |
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My Man Godfrey Overview:
My Man Godfrey (1936) was a Romance - Comedy Film directed by Gregory La Cava and produced by Gregory La Cava and Charles R. Rogers.
The film was based on the novel of the same name and also Short Story "1101 Park Avenue" written by Eric S. Hatch published in 1935 (novel); year n/a (short story).
My Man Godfrey was inducted into the National Film Registry in 1999.
Academy Awards 1936 --- Ceremony Number 9 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Actor | William Powell | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actor | Mischa Auer | Nominated |
| Best Actress | Carole Lombard | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actress | Alice Brady | Nominated |
| Best Director | Gregory La Cava | Nominated |
| Best Writing | Eric Hatch, Morris Ryskind | Nominated |
BlogHub Articles:
William Powell and Carole Lombard in “My Man Godfrey”.
By Stephen Reginald on Feb 24, 2025 From Classic Movie ManWilliam Powell and Carole Lombard in “My Man Godfrey”. My Man Godfrey (1936) is an American screwball comedy directed by Gregory La Cava and starring William Powell and Carole Lombard. The film is based on a short novel, 1101 Park Avenue by Eric S. Hatch. My Man Godfrey is considere... Read full article
Silver Screen Standards: My Man Godfrey (1936)
By Jennifer Garlen on Jan 11, 2022 From Classic Movie Hub BlogSilver Screen Standards: My Man Godfrey (1936) I?m a big fan of screwball comedy, so of course, I enjoy the wacky antics of Gregory La Cava?s 1936 classic, My Man Godfrey, which stars William Powell and Carole Lombard as an unlikely couple brought together by a scavenger hunt and the societal uph... Read full article
William Powell and Carole Lombard in “My Man Godfrey”
By Stephen Reginald on Jan 15, 2021 From Classic Movie ManWilliam Powell and Carole Lombard in “My Man Godfrey” My Man Godfrey (1936) is an American screwball comedy directed by Gregory La Cava and starring William Powell and Carole Lombard. The film is based on a short novel, 1101 Park Avenue by Eric S. Hatch. My Man Godfrey is considered... Read full article
Merrily We Live! (1938): My Man Godfrey Redux
By 4 Star Film Fan on Dec 10, 2020 From 4 Star FilmsWhat a harebrained movie this is in all the best ways. The origins of Merrily We Live themselves are a tad murky or, at the very least, convoluted. It’s purportedly based on the novel The Dark Chapter, which subsequently received a Broadway adaptation, They All Want Something. There was a film... Read full article
What?s Streaming in Nov on the CMH Channel at Best Classics Ever? The Most Dangerous Game, Whistle Stop, My Man Godfrey and more.
By Annmarie Gatti on Nov 1, 2020 From Classic Movie Hub BlogOur November Picks on the Classic Movie Hub ChannelNovember Birthdays and Film Noir! It?s that time again? We have our monthly free streaming picks for our Classic Movie Hub Channel at Best Classics Ever (BCE) ? the mega streaming channel for classic movies and TV shows! That said, here are s... Read full article
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Quotes from
Angelica Bullock: Oh, Alexander, you missed all the excitement.
Alexander Bullock: What's going on?
Angelica Bullock: Oh, let me see. I knew what it was I wanted to say, but somehow it slipped my mind.
Alexander Bullock: What's the matter with Irene?
Angelica Bullock: Oh, yes, that's it. Irene's got herself engaged!
Alexander Bullock: To whom?
Angelica Bullock: Oh, I don't know, Van something-or-other. I think he's the boy with his arm around that girl in pink. He's got lots of money.
Alexander Bullock: Well, he'll need it.
Alexander Bullock: All you need to start an asylum is an empty room and the right kind of people.
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Facts about
When William Powell and director Gregory La Cava had a disagreement over how Godfrey should be played, they talked it out over a bottle of Scotch in Powell's dressing room. The next day, LaCava returned to the movie set with a major headache, but Powell was not there. The director received a telegram from his star: "WE MAY HAVE FOUND GODFREY LAST NIGHT BUT WE LOST POWELL. SEE YOU TOMORROW."
Based on the book '1101 Park Avenue' by Eric Hatch.
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