The Aurora Film Society brings “My Man Godfrey” to the screen at The Venue (21 S. Broadway) on February 19th at 7pm.
During the Depression, rich socialite Irene Bullock meets hobo Godfrey while participating in a high society scavenger hunt. He accompanies her and she wins the contest. Godfrey himself is appalled at their conduct and a guilty Irene offers him a job as her butler. He shows up the next day, properly dressed and ready to go to work. He’s warned by the maid Molly that entire Bullock family all all a bit batty. Godfrey learns that the maid’s assessment is mild, if anything. Despite his odd employers, Godfrey likes his job and has every intention on continuing in the position. He does have a secret however – he’s really a very rich man who decided to drop out of society after a love affair gone wrong. When Irene falls in love with him, he’s really not interested in pursuing another relationship. She doesn’t know how to take no for an answer however.
-garykmcd (imdb)
