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MY MAN GODFREY – UNIVERSAL - COLOR June’s character: Irene BullockBased on the 1916 classic, this updated, light-hearted production captures the hilarity of the original film. On a mad scavenger hunt, socialite Irene Bullock (JUNE ALLYSON) stumbles upon grizzled street person Godfrey (DAVID NIVEN) underneath an East River Bridge. Claiming him as a scavenger item, Irene wins the contest. Delighted and impressed with him, the daffy heiress makes him the new family butler. As Irene succumbs to his romantic charms, Godfrey slowly wins over the entire family with his extraordinary wit and style - all except Irene's jealous sister Cordelia (MARTHA HYER). Soon it is discovered that his real identity is that of an Austrian diplomat illegally in the country. Godfrey's attempts to conceal his identity, save the Bullock fortune and thwart Cordelia's plotting, all the while enjoying Irene's romantic overtures, make for a glorious romp. Also starring Jessie Royce Landis, Robert Keith, Eva Gabor, Jay Robinson and Jeff Donnell. Directed by Henry Koster and produced by Ross Hunter.
The story of a young woman, played by June Allyson, who travels to Munich in search of life experience and romance. While working for America House, she meets a famous symphony conductor, played by Rossano Brazzi, and begins a relationship with him. She soon finds out there is much more to this man than his music, including a wife, but there’s definitely more to the story, which she soon discovers. While dealing with the experiences life has thrown her way, she is also being courted by a doctor from back home, played by Keith Andes, who is currently practicing medicine in a Munich hospital. Who will she choose? Frances Bergen, Marianne Cook, Francoise Rosay and Jane Wyatt also star in this movie. Directed by Douglas Sirk, produced by Ross Hunter.
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