My Man Godfrey
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The Depression-New Deal subtext of the original 1936 My Man Godfrey was understandably dispensed with in this so-so 1957 remake. David Niven steps into the old William Powell role as hobo-turned-butler Godfrey, while June Allyson does her best in the Carole Lombard part as Irene Bullock, the spoiled, impulsive heiress who brings Godfrey into her zany household. The remake follows the original with reasonable fidelity so far as the basics are concerned, with Godfrey, a wealthy lawyer who dropped out of society after an unhappy romance, rescuing the screwball Bullock family from bankruptcy and self-destruction simply by applying a soupcon of common sense. The supporting cast is able, though not as "perfect" for their roles as their 1936 counterparts: the most interesting bit of casting is Jay Robinson, who rose to fame as Caligula in The Robe, as the parasitic "protégé" originally portrayed by Mischa Auer. In keeping with the custom of the times, My Man Godfrey is fitted out with an opening theme song, written by Peggy Lee and Sonny Burke, and performed by Sarah Vaughan. ~ Hal Erickson, RoviCast
- June Allyson - Irene Bullock
- David Niven - Godfrey Smith
- Jesse Royce Landis - Angelica Bullock
- Robert Keith - Mr. Bullock
- Eva Gabor - Francesca
Credit
Alexander Golitzen - Art Director, Richard H. Riedel - Art Director, Bill Thomas - Costume Designer, Henry Koster - Director, Miton Carruth - Editor, Frank Skinner - Composer (Music Score), Joseph E. Gershenson - Musical Direction/Supervision, William H. Daniels - Cinematographer, Ross Hunter - Producer, Peter Berneis - Screenwriter, William Bowers - Screenwriter, Everett Freeman - Screenwriter, Eric Hatch - Play Author| My Man Godfrey (1936 Film), My Man Adam (1986 Film) | |
| My Man and I (1952 Film), My Margo (1969 Film) |
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My Man Godfrey (1957 film)
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| Directed by | Henry Koster |
| Produced by | Ross Hunter |
| Written by | Peter Berneis William Bowers Everett Freeman Eric Hatch (novel) |
| Starring | June Allyson David Niven |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
| Release date(s) | 1957 |
| Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
My Man Godfrey is a 1957 comedy film starring June Allyson and David Niven. It is a remake of Gregory La Cava's 1936 screwball comedy of the same name.
Allyson played the role created by Carole Lombard in the original version, and Niven took on the role made famous by William Powell. Niven had played the role of Tommy Gray, Godfrey's former classmate, in a 1938 radio version. The plot begins as a zany heiress uses and then takes pity on a man whom she believes to be homeless. She insists the man come home with her and gives him a job as the eccentric family's butler—much to the chagrin of her father, especially when it becomes clear the girl is falling in love with the fellow. The family's new butler, however, harbors a secret: he is actually as wealthy, and in fact more well-born, than they.
The supporting cast included Jessie Royce Landis, Robert Keith and Eva Gabor. It was adapted by Peter Berneis, William Bowers and Everett Freeman, and directed by Henry Koster.
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