My Man Godfrey
First screened in November 2005 / Most recently screened in October 2015

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Director: Gregory La Cava. Cast: William Powell, Carole Lombard, Gail Patrick, Alice Brady, Eugene Pallette, Jean Dixon, Mischa Auer, Alan Mobwray, Robert Light, Pat Flaherty. Screenplay: Morrie Ryskind and Eric Hatch (based on the novel by Eric Hatch).

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Twitter Capsule: A favorite of many, with several actors at peak power. Some late story cheats, though. Just shy of full potential.

VOR: ④  A landmark screwball comedy. Interestingly forward, albeit compromised, in placing Depression-era wealth inequalities within a comic frame. Maybe not "risky," but more than just silly.

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Photo © 1936 Universal Pictures

Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: B+

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Academy Award Nominations:
	Best Director: Gregory La Cava
	Best Actress: Carole Lombard
	Best Actor: William Powell
	Best Supporting Actress: Alice Brady
	Best Supporting Actor: Mischa Auer
	Best Screenplay: Morrie Ryskind & Eric Hatch

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