My Man Godfrey (1957 film)
- David Niven: Gottfried
- June Allyson: Irene Bullock
- Jessie Royce Landis: Angelica Bullock
- Martha Hyer: Cordelia Bullock
- Robert Keith Alexander Bullock
- Eva Gabor: Francesca
- Jeff Donnell: Molly, the cook
- Jay Robinson: Vincent
- Herbert Anderson: Hubert
- Eric Sinclair Brent
- Fred Essler: The captain
- Dabbs Greer: Lieutenant O'Connor
- Jack Mather: Second Detective
- Paul Levitt: Young man at the bar
- Harry Cheshire: James Elliott
My husband Gottfried is an American feature film made in 1957 by director Henry Koster with David Niven in the title role. The screenplay by Peter Berneis based on the story " 1101 Park Avenue " by Eric Hatch. The film is a remake of My Man Godfrey of director Gregory La Cava from the year 1936. In the Federal Republic of Germany came " My husband Gottfried " the first time on 14 March 1958 in the cinemas.
Action
Once again, are the very wealthy New York family Bullock a party. All family members are proud to be among the top 10,000 and always have nutty ideas. Today is a kind of " street sweeper competition " will be organized: Everyone is called to pick up something crazy on the road and brought along. Random encounters the young Irene Bullock under a bridge on an individual, unshaven, shabby, looks like such a hoodlum stop. For $ 10, the man agreed to take can be as " clutter " to the party.
In the house Bullock Gottfried is - is the name of the stranger - intended to entertain the guests. He makes such a good impression that Irene equal in love with him and asking him to take the vacant place of the Butlers. Delighted with this idea also show Angelica Bullock, the lady of the house, and Cordelia, her second daughter. Whether so much compassion agrees Gottfried a happy.
It does not take long until Cordelia tries hard to seduce the new domestic workers by, for example - herumschwänzelt around him - wearing only a towel. Maybe she wants to just make her sister jealous! Gottfried in any case let their advances cold.
One day immersed in the Villa Francesca, no longer young, but rich, beautiful and divorced several times, a " murderous forming " beast. No sooner has she seen the butler, they are to realize that she has ever met him. A woman and five children, he should have left sitting. Quickly Irene's enthusiasm turned into anger. Defiantly, she announces to the whole society her engagement to Howard, she can not stand and who knows nothing of his good fortune.
So gradually learns Irene that Gottfried before they " picked " him, has jumped by a Danish cargo ship and swam ashore. An entry permit in the States it does not own in any case, so it is a Illegal. He comes from an old Austrian noble family and is actually called " Lauterbach ". After he had fled from Russian captivity, he had earned his living as a sailor.
Because Cordula Gottfried her sister not begrudge and she has no chance with him, she suddenly missed quite loudly a diamond bracelet. Youll notice the suspected Gottfried, and soon discovered the police summoned the gem under his mattress. But because Cordula involved in contradictions, they must admit their folly. While Godfrey's reputation is restored, but the incident can not hide the fact that Gottfried is now known to the police and sooner or later get difficulties with the authorities is. To avoid this trouble, he wants to leave as soon as possible America. When Irene decides not even to let Gottfried go, it's already too late. He's on his way to the harbor.
Like a madman chasing Irene after her lover, pursued by the police. Finally arrived at the port, they must watch as Gottfried stands on a ship at sea. Fortunately, the policeman turns out to be true friend: he brings the lady to a pilot launch.
Half an hour later the door opens to Gottfried's cabin. The captain winks to the noble passengers and shoves a lucky lady over the threshold. Once the ship is in neutral waters, he will make the wedding ceremony.
Criticism
" Remarkable fleet comedy best American style with an abundance of casual cheerful ideas. "
" The parodic skill with which the Americans themselves hold their minor and major weaknesses, makes the film a nice and amusing entertainment. "
Award
David Niven was 1958 Best for his performance for the Golden Globe Award for Actor - nominated musical / comedy.
Source
Program for film ( Illustrated Film Stage, United publishing companies Franke & Co. KG, Munich, number 4159 )