This film pushes all the right buttons. I had some of the most genuine fun while watching "My Man Godfrey" for the first time. No wonder this has manifested itself as one of the best screwball classics of all time. I escaped from my comfortable living room with this movie I can't imagine the escape it must have brought depression era movie goers. "My Man Godfrey" was released in 1936 and was directed by Gregory La Cava. The film follows the tale of Godfrey Smith, a homeless man living on a riverbank who finds himself with a job as a butler for a wealthy family, but he soon finds out sanity is hard to come by in this family. Godfrey is played by William Powell, who gifts the movie world with this incredibly charming performance. Powell is witty, relatable, and funny throughout. Godfreys love interest, Irene Bullock, is played by Carole Lombard. Lombard delivers a fast talking, over dramatic yet likeable character in Irene. "My Man Godfrey" has an array of enjoyable characters that make up the family Godfrey Butlers for. The dynamic of the family is one of the most entertaining aspects of the film. complete with arguing, crying, and certain characters on the brink of insanity. I loved how this film was able to blend over the top comedy and intelligent dialogue. Everyone should get around to seeing this movie at least once, it was simple but so appealing, a truly enjoyable experience. 10/10
Review of My Man Godfrey
