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The movie was adapted by Morrie Ryskind , Eric Hatch and Gregory La Cava (uncredited) from the novel 1101 Park Avenue by Hatch. It was directed by La Cava.

My Man Godfrey was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (William Powell), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Mischa Auer), Best Actress in a Leading Role (Carole Lombard), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Alice Brady), Best Director and Best Writing, Screenplay.

In 1999 the film was deemed "culturally significant" by the United States Library of Congress and selected for preservation in the National Film RegistryThe National Film Registry is the registry of films selected by the United States National Film Preservation Board for preservation in the Library of Congress. The board, established by the National Film Preservation Act of 1988, was reauthorized in 1992.

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