History Film / MyManGodfrey

* TheDitz: Mrs. Bullock is ''so'' dizzy she is unable to correctly recall the man her daughter announced her engagement too mere moments earlier. Irene herself is also a bit empty headed, though she has a much more forceful personality than her vague mother.

* HeCleansUpNicely: Godfrey, when he turns up at the Bullocks mansion for his first day as their butler. The family first saw him in raggy clothing and thick stubble the night before, and don't recognise him when he arrives clean-shaven in a new suit (it didn't help that they were hungover, either; Irene even forgot that she'd offered Godfrey the job).

* HairOfGoldHeartOfGold: Irene, who is a SpoiledSweet young woman with fair hair. It's more of a GeniusBonus is the viewer already knows that her actress Creator/CaroleLombard had blonde hair.

* BeautyIsNeverTarnished: Inverted with Godfrey, who begins the movie as a scruffy homeless man and ends as an elegant three-piece suit. Regardless, his actor Creator/WilliamPowell goes from ruggedly-handsome to a handsome SharplyDressedMan.

[[caption-width-right:320:[[CloudCuckoolander The rich girl]] Irene with her protege...er, [[HiddenDepths butler]]]]

* INeedAFreakingDrink: During a typical evening at home, Mr. Bullock takes a whole tray of martinis and then asks Godfrey to repeat the order in 30 minutes.

* LastMinuteHookup: In fact, last minute marriage.

* ModelingPoses: Irene's attempt to snare Godfrey's attention, called out by Cordelia.

* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Cornelia asks Godfrey to be honest about what he thinks of her. Godfrey calls her variations of a spoiled child, making her march out of the cafe outraged.

* HaveAGayOldTime: Mrs. Bullock notes that Cornelia shattered a bunch of windows downtown because she was "very gay" last night, and then ask asks Godfrey if he's noticed anything "queer".

* RejectionAffection: Irene can't stop hitting on Godfrey while he is constantly rejecting her advances.

* HangoverSensitivity: Mrs. Bullock usually has one in the morning. She sees "pixies".

* OnlySaneMan: Mr. Bullock and Godfrey.

* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Godfrey mercilessly dissects Cornelia's character, telling her she is an overindulged Park Avenue brat. She is furious but also ashamed.

* RichBitch: Cornelia. She, like everybody else in the household, is improved by Godfrey.

* ScavengerHunt: This is how the Bullocks first meet Godfrey. (Scavenger hunts first became popular in the 1930s).

* ServileSnarker: The maid Molly is very deadpan, especially to the cops. Godfrey is sharper-tongued, but blunted by the adoring straight woman that is Irene.

* ShipperOnDeck: Godfrey's friend Tommy, as well as the ''whole Bullock family'' for him and Irene.

''My Man Godfrey'' is a 1936 ScrewballComedy directed by Gregory [=LaCava=], based on the novel ''1101 Park Avenue'' by Eric S. Hatch. It stars Creator/WilliamPowell and Creator/CaroleLombard, and was the first film to have UsefulNotes/AcademyAward nominations in all four acting categories. [[TheRemake Later remade]] in 1957 starring Creator/DavidNiven and June Allyson. It's also one of Creator/RogerEbert's favourite movies and was included on his Great Movies List.

The sisters visit a junkyard full of homeless men that were affected by the Depression. There, they find Godfrey (Powell), who is offended by the game and refuses to be taken by Cornelia to be teased by the rich. Irene, meanwhile, is guilty and offers him a job as a butlter for their family's mansion, much to Cornelia's annoyance.

HilarityEnsues as he is confronted with a mad household of spoiled [[RichBitch brats]] and {{Cloud Cuckoolander}}s. While Irene falls madly in love with Godfrey, the feeling is not mutual (at first). However, Godfrey is keeping a secret from everyone and Irene's sister Cornelia is determined to find out what it is.

The Bullocks are a wealthy family with two spoilt daughters. During UsefulNotes/TheGreatDepression, the family participate in a scavenger hunt at a party and have to search for items in order to win prizes. RichBitch daughter Cornelia and SpoiledSweet daughter Irene (Lombard) are after the rarest find of them all -- a "forgotten man".

A number of men down on their luck are living in the city dump. The sisters show up to claim one of the "forgotten men" to win a scavenger hunt. Irene chooses Godfrey (Powell) and wins the hunt, and afterward offers him a job as the family butler.

''My Man Godfrey'' is a 1936 ScrewballComedy directed by Gregory [=LaCava=], based on the novel ''1101 Park Avenue'' by Eric S. Hatch. It stars Creator/WilliamPowell and Creator/CaroleLombard, and was the first film to have UsefulNotes/AcademyAward nominations in all four acting categories. [[TheRemake Later remade]] in 1957 starring Creator/DavidNiven and June Allyson.

The time is UsefulNotes/TheGreatDepression, and a number of men down on their luck are living in the city dump. By chance, a party of rich people, including Irene Bullock (Lombard), show up to claim one of the "forgotten men" to win a scavenger hunt. She chooses Godfrey (Powell) and wins the hunt, and afterward offers him a job as the family butler.

''My Man Godfrey'' is a classic 1936 ScrewballComedy directed by Gregory [=LaCava=], starring Creator/WilliamPowell and Creator/CaroleLombard. [[TheRemake Later remade]] in 1957 starring Creator/DavidNiven and June Allyson.

* HaveAGayOldTime: Mrs. Bullock notes that Cornelia shattered a bunch of windows downtown because she was "very gay" last night.
** Mr. Bullock asks Godfrey if he's noticed anything "queer" about him lately.
* HeartbrokenBadass: [[spoiler: Godfrey. It's how Cornelia found him at the dump]].

-->'''Blake:''' "I'm terribly sorry!

-> "All you need to start an asylum is an empty room and the right kind of people."
--> '''--Alexander Bullock'''

''My Man Godfrey'' is a classic 1936 ScrewballComedy directed by Gregory [=LaCava=], starring Creator/WilliamPowell and Creator/CaroleLombard.

HilarityEnsues as he is confronted with a mad household of spoiled [[RichBitch brats]] and {{Cloud Cuckoolander}}s. While Irene falls madly in love with Godfrey, the feeling is not mutual (at first). Additionally, Godfrey is keeping a secret from Irene.

[[TheRemake Remade]] in 1957 with Creator/DavidNiven and June Allyson.

--> '''Irene''': (looks out the window of Godfrey's club) Oh, it's a lovely view ... the view of the bridge. Is it always there?

* DidYouGetANewHaircut: When Godfrey arrives for his first day as the Bullock butler, Irene doesn't recognise him clean-shaven and in a suit. She doesn't know what it is at first, and then realises that she met him with shabby clothes and stubble.

* DysfunctionalFamily: Where to begin?
--> "Take a look at the dizzy old gal with the goat."
--> "I've had to look at her for 20 years - that's MRS. Bullock!"
--> "I'm terribly sorry!"
--> "How do you think ''I'' feel?"
* {{Fainting}}: Invoked by Irene to make Godfrey stay.

* DidYouGetAHairCut: When Godfrey arrives for his first day as the Bullock butler, Irene doesn't recognise him clean-shaven and in a suit. She doesn't know what it is at first, and then realises that she met him with shabby clothes and stubble.

--> '''Irene''': (looks out the window of Godfrey's club) Oh, it's a lovely view - the view of the bridge. Is it always there?

* INeedAFreakingDrink: During a typical evening at home, Mr. Bullock takes a whole tray of martinis & asks Godfrey to repeat the order in 30 minutes.

* RichesToRags: [[spoiler: Bullock goes broke due to a combination of bad investments and his family's spending ways. It's averted thanks to Godfrey]].

* SecretlyWealthy: [[spoiler: Godfrey Smith (aka Godfrey Park of the Boston Parks)]].

[[caption-width-right:320:[[CloudCuckoolander The rich girl]] [[CloudCuckoolander Irene]] with her protege...er, [[HiddenDepths butler]]]]

* HappyDance: "Mr. Godfrey loves me! He put me in the shower!" Cue Irene jumping up onto a nearby divan, flinging her skirts, and doing a merry stomp. Whee!

* SexySoakedShirt: Godfrey figures out that Irene is faking a fainting spell, so he puts her in a shower and [[WaterWakeup turns the water on]]. The results are pretty fanservice-y. This also causes Irene to realize that Godfrey loves her.
* ShipperOnDeck: Tommy, Godfrey's friend, as well as the ''whole Bullock family'' for him and Irene.

* TheTramp: Godfrey. [[spoiler: He started out rich, goes on to be a tramp, makes the money back and uses it to help the other tramps]].
* TurnTheOtherCheek: Mr. Bullock -[[spoiler: until he finds out he is broke, and throws Carlo out the window]], something that Godfrey praises him for.

The time is UsefulNotes/TheGreatDepression, and a number of men down on their luck are living in the city dump. By chance, a party of rich people, including Irene Bullock (Lombard), show up to claim one of the "forgotten men" to win a scavenger hunt. She chooses Godfrey (Powell) and wins the hunt, and afterward offers him a job as the family butler. HilarityEnsues as he is confronted with a mad household of spoiled [[RichBitch brats]] and {{Cloud Cuckoolander}}s. While Irene falls madly in love with Godfrey, the feeling is not mutual (at first). Additionally, Godfrey is keeping a secret from Irene.

''My Man Godfrey'' is a classic 1936 ScrewballComedy directed by Gregory [=LaCava=], starring Creator/WilliamPowell and Carole Lombard.

'''''My Man Godfrey''''' is a classic 1936 ScrewballComedy directed by Gregory [=LaCava=], starring Creator/WilliamPowell and Carole Lombard.

''My Man Godfrey'' is a classic 1936 ScrewballComedy directed by Gregory [=LaCava=], starring Creator/WilliamPowell and Carole Lombard.

''My Man Godfrey'' is a classic 1936 ScrewballComedy starring Creator/WilliamPowell and Carole Lombard. The time is TheGreatDepression, and a number of men down on their luck are living in the city dump. By chance, a party of rich people, including Irene Bullock, show up to claim one of the "forgotten men" to win a scavenger hunt. She chooses Godfrey and wins the hunt, and afterward offers him a job as the family butler. HilarityEnsues as he is confronted with a mad household of spoiled [[RichBitch brats]] and {{Cloud Cuckoolander}}s. While Irene falls madly in love with Godfrey, the feeling is not mutual (at first).

''My Man Godfrey'' is a classic 1936 ScrewballComedy starring William Powell and Carole Lombard. The time is TheGreatDepression, and a number of men down on their luck are living in the city dump. By chance, a party of rich people, including Irene Bullock, show up to claim one of the "forgotten men" to win a scavenger hunt. She chooses Godfrey and wins the hunt, and afterward offers him a job as the family butler. HilarityEnsues as he is confronted with a mad household of spoiled [[RichBitch brats]] and {{Cloud Cuckoolander}}s. While Irene falls madly in love with Godfrey, the feeling is not mutual (at first).

--> "All you need to start an asylum is an empty room and the right kind of people."

* RitchesToRags: [[spoiler: Bullock goes broke due to a combination of bad investments and his family's spending ways. It's averted thanks to Godfrey]].

* SecretlyWealthy: Godfrey Smith (aka Godfrey Park of the Boston Parks).

* TheTramp: Godfrey. He started out rich, goes on to be a tramp, makes the money back and uses it to help the other tramps.