Comedy · United States of America · 1957 · 1h 32m

My Man Godfrey

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Director
Henry Koster
Cast
June Allyson as Irene Bullock David Niven as Godfrey Smith Jessie Royce Landis as Angelica Bullock Robert Keith as Alexander Bullock Eva Gabor as Francesca Gray Jay Robinson as Vincent
Crew
William H. Daniels — Director of Photography Milton Carruth — Editor Frank Skinner — Original Music Composer William Bowers — Screenplay Peter Berneis — Screenplay Everett Freeman — Screenplay
Tagline

She wanted her breakfast in bed - but not alone.

Synopsis

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.

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Mood & Themes
butlerscrewball comedy
Key Collaborators
Henry Koster Director William H. Daniels Director of Photography Milton Carruth Editor Frank Skinner Original Music Composer William Bowers Screenplay Peter Berneis Screenplay Everett Freeman Screenplay Eric Hatch Novel Ross Hunter Producer Bill Thomas Costume Design
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