My Man Godfrey (1936) Part 6/10

During the Great Depression, Godfrey "Smith" is living alongside other men down on their luck at the city dump. One night, spoiled socialite Cornelia Bullock offers him five dollars to be her "forgotten man" for a scavenger hunt. Annoyed, he advances on her, causing her to retreat and fall on a pile of ashes. She leaves in a fury, much to the glee of her younger sister, Irene. After talking with her, Godfrey finds her to be kind, if a bit scatter-brained. He offers to go with Irene to help her beat Cornelia.


About My Man Godfrey:

My Man Godfrey is a 1936 American screwball comedy film directed by Gregory La Cava. The screenplay was written by Morrie Ryskind, with uncredited contributions by La Cava, based on "1101 Park Avenue", a short story by Eric Hatch. The story concerns a socialite who hires a derelict to be her family's butler, only to fall in love with him, much to his dismay. The film stars William Powell and Carole Lombard.

The film was remade in 1957 with June Allyson and David Niven in the starring roles.

Cast:

William Powell as Godfrey Park. Powell would only take the role if Carole Lombard played "Irene". Powell and Lombard had divorced three years earlier.[1]

Carole Lombard as Irene Bullock. Constance Bennett was originally chosen to play "Irene", and Miriam Hopkins was also considered. Director Gregory LaCava would only agree to Bennett if Universal borrowed William Powell from MGM.

Alice Brady as Angelica Bullock

Gail Patrick as Cornelia Bullock

Eugene Pallette as Alexander Bullock

Jean Dixon as Molly

Alan Mowbray as Tommy Gray

Mischa Auer as Carlo

Pat Flaherty as Mike Flaherty

Robert Light as Faithful George

Grady Sutton as Charlie Van Rumple (uncredited)

Cast notes:

Jane Wyman appears, uncredited, as a party guest, and Franklin Pangborn has a small role as the judge for the scavenger hunt, also uncredited.

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