Awards and Recognition
My Man Godfrey was nominated for six Academy Awards:
- Best Director – Gregory La Cava
- Best Actor – William Powell
- Best Actress – Carole Lombard
- Best Writing, Screenplay – Eric Hatch and Morrie Ryskind
- Best Supporting Actor – Mischa Auer
- Best Supporting Actress – Alice Brady
My Man Godfrey was the first movie to be nominated in all four acting categories, in the first year that supporting categories were introduced. It's also the only film in Oscar history to receive a nomination in all four acting categories and not be nominated for Best Picture, and the only film to be nominated in these six categories and not receive an award.
In 1999, the film was deemed "culturally significant" by the United States Library of Congress and selected for preservation in the National Film Registry. In 2000, the film was ranked #44 on the American Film Institute's list of the 100 funniest comedies, and Premiere magazine voted it one of "The 50 Greatest Comedies Of All Time" in 2006. It is one of the few movies that hold 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Also, in the WB's "Gilmore Girls" episode Say Something (S05E14) Luke is seen watching My Man Godfrey in the Black, White, and Red movie theatre. When Lorelai asks Luke what he's watching, he replies, "Something stupid."
American Film Institute recognition
- 2000: AFI's 100 Years... 100 Laughs #44
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