My Man Godfrey

The Legend Films color version is restored and looks spectacular. It looks like My Man Godfrey was shot in color it is done so well. Highly recommend

Criterion put out a very nice print (complete with an awesome gag/blooper reel!) years ago that was in black and white. This is a classic and still very relevant and funny movie that was shot in black and white. The lighting and cinematography was based on it being in black and white and like so many converts the coloring is distracting and unnatural. That being said it isn't nearly as egregious as older colorization jobs, but it's still inferior to the original black and white version. If you haven't seen it you may be surprised how topical it is after many decades, set during a time of great class disparity and economic downturn. It's sometimes bitter sweet, and often screwball hilarious, but always a wonderfully written and well acted masterpiece.

Normally, I would raise heck with anyone who tried to colorize my black and whites. But seeing how every version of My Man Godfrey I've ever seen has been rough....I'll allow it. :)