Had it not been for a supposed error in renewing the copyright for My Man Godfrey in 1964 (one can’t blame it on the 1957 Henry Koster re-make) we might have seen a restoration of this brilliant screwball comedy earlier. It’s only been in the past few years that the studios have seen fit to restore presumed PD works, but thank the stars, Universal has seen fit to save this one!
There are probably a dozen or so truly brilliant screwball comedies, that made arrived primarily in the 1930s and early ’40s, and My Man Godfrey, by director Gregory La Cava is one of the finest.
With scans derived from extant original nitrate camera negative as well as fine grain masters, the Criterion release is literally something that I thought I’d never see.
It’s beautifully done, with perfect grain structure, black levels, and a wealth of original shadow detail. Resolution is superb.
One of the great films of its era.
Just grab a copy, and enjoy.
No further discussion, lest those who have never enjoyed the film, remain untainted.
Save to mention that the leads are William Powell and Carole Lombard.
To those who might think of stealing a rip of this disc, best not to, as this is easily identifiable, and one could get slapped with a suit for what’s the concept? Conversion?
Image – 5
Audio – 5
Pass / Fail – Pass
Upgrade from DVD – You’d better believe it!
Very Highly Recommended
RAH
Robert has been known in the film industry for his unmatched skill and passion in film preservation. Growing up around photography, his first home theater experience began at age ten with 16mm. Years later he was running 35 and 70mm at home.
His restoration projects have breathed new life into classic films like Lawrence of Arabia, Vertigo, My Fair Lady, Spartacus, and The Godfather series. Beyond his restoration work, he has also shared his expertise through publications, contributing to the academic discourse on film restoration. The Academy Film Archive houses the Robert A. Harris Collection, a testament to his significant contributions to film preservation.
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