My Man Godfrey (1936)

High-society family hires a "forgotten man" straight from his digs at the city dump as their butler. He's surprisingly good at the job, navigating their demands and calming their nerves with ease. One of the daughters is in love with him while the other is scheming to rid the household of him.

It's a confection with a message: there's a pretty thin line between the haves and have-nots and no one should feel superior about their position. William Powell is fantastic in the lead role, but the "screwball" elements feel a bit hollow.

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