My Man Godfrey (1936) | Flicks on the Bricks: Celebrating Witty Women in Film | Classic Films with Beth Accomando | Athenaeum Music & Arts Library | La Jolla

The Athenaeum’s outdoor movie series, Flicks on the Bricks, invites you to enjoy classic movies on our patio during beautiful summer nights. In August, KPBS film critic, arts reporter, and Cinema Junkie podcast host Beth Accomando returns to host the 19th annual Flicks on the Bricks series. This year, she has chosen four timeless comedies celebrating witty women.

Popcorn is included with your ticket. Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase. Plus, enjoy weekly trivia and prizes throughout the series. Join the Athenaeum for its 19th year of hot summer fun!

Cast: starring William Powell, Carole Lombard, Alice Brady; director, Gregory La Cava

Runtime: 1 hr. 34 min.

Tagline: Butler! FOR THE COCK-EYEDEST FAMILY in the WHOLE WORLD!…and the butler-blonde battle was on!



A scatterbrained socialite hires a vagrant as a family butler, much to the dismay of her father—but there’s more to Godfrey than meets the eye.

Academy Awards, USA: Nominee: Best Actor in a Leading Role, William Powell; Best Actress in a Leading Role, Carole Lombard; Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Mischa Auer; Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Alice Brady; Best Director, Gregory La Cava; Best Writing, Screenplay, Eric Hatch and Morrie Ryskind

Memorable Quote: Alexander Bullock: “All you need to start an asylum is an empty room and the right kind of people.”

Fun Trivia: William Powell suggested his ex-wife Carole Lombard for the leading role with the explanation that his real-life romance with her had been much the same as it was for the characters of Godfrey and Irene.

Genre: Comedy

INDIVIDUAL FILMS:
$22 member / $27 nonmember

SERIES OF 4 FILMS:
$80 member / $100 nonmember