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Set during the depression, socialite Irene Bullock comes across down-and-out Godfrey and hires him as the family's servant. When Irene realises that she has fallen in love with him, their relationship is hindered by Godfrey's belief that love between an employer and a servant is forbidden... Read more
| Starring | William Powell, Carole Lombard, Alice Brady, Gail Patrick |
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| Director | Gregory La Cava |
| Genres | Comedy |
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Set during the depression, socialite Irene Bullock comes across down-and-out Godfrey and hires him as the family's servant. When Irene realises that she has fallen in love with him, their relationship is hindered by Godfrey's belief that love between an employer and a servant is forbidden...
| Starring | William Powell, Carole Lombard, Alice Brady, Gail Patrick, Eugene Pallette, Alan Mowbray, Jean Dixon, Mischa Auer |
|---|---|
| Director | Gregory La Cava |
| Studio | WHE EUROPE LIMITED |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 29 mins LOVEFiLM Instant: 1 hr 32 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Language | DVD: English LOVEFiLM Instant: English |
| Released | Production year: 1936 On LOVEFiLM Instant: LOVEFiLM Instant: 01 May 2009 To Rent: DVD: 26 Jan 2004 |
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Archetypal Depression concept which is also one of the best of the thirties sophisticated screwball comedies, though its pacing today seems somewhat unsure.
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A golden oldie
An excellent example of the way in which 1930's cinema tackled important social issues of the day in an informative, but still entertaining manner.
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Classic in dire need of a spring clean.
Scarred by a broken relationship and disillusioned by his wealthy educated background, Godfrey masquerades as a down and out on the city dump. Impulsive ... read more »
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Forgotten dreams
This is one of the gems that typified American comedy in the thirties - a cast of well-known faces acting in consort (as opposed to a couple of 'stars' ... read more »
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Loved it
Great sunday afternoon viewing, delightful old black and white, they really don't make them like this anymore, but that makes them more precious and unique... read more »