My Man Godfrey
“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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My Man Godfrey (1957) Original Trailer |HD]
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Top Cast
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June Allyson
Irene Bullock
David Niven
Godfrey Smith
Jessie Royce Landis
Angelica Bullock
Robert Keith
Alexander Bullock
Eva Gabor
Francesca Gray
Jay Robinson
Vincent
Martha Hyer
Cordelia Bullock
Jeff Donnell
Molly
Herbert Anderson
Hubert
Eric Sinclair
Brent
Fred Essler
Captain
Dabbs Greer
Lieutenant O'Connor
Jack Mather
Second Detective
Paul Levitt
Young Man at Bar
Harry Cheshire
Elliott
Robert Clarke
George
Robert Brubaker
Man with Monkey
Fred Coby
Investigator
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Koster
- Screenplay & Story
- Everett Freeman, Peter Berneis, William Bowers
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- My Man Godfrey
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Koster
Everett Freeman, Peter Berneis, William Bowers, Eric S. Hatch
Frank Skinner
William H. Daniels
Milton Carruth
Ross Hunter
Department Leadership Roster
Everett Freeman
Screenplay
Peter Berneis
Screenplay
Henry Koster
Director
William Bowers
Screenplay
Ross Hunter
Producer
Milton Carruth
Editor
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Man Godfrey
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is My Man Godfrey about?
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.
Who directed My Man Godfrey?
My Man Godfrey was directed by Henry Koster.
Who stars in My Man Godfrey?
The principal cast of My Man Godfrey includes June Allyson, David Niven, Jessie Royce Landis, Robert Keith, Eva Gabor.
When was My Man Godfrey released and how long is it?
My Man Godfrey was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for My Man Godfrey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Man Godfrey was composed by Frank Skinner.
Is My Man Godfrey based on a book or true story?
My Man Godfrey is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eric S. Hatch".