01 A stubborn Victorian-era patriarch's household is thrown into comic chaos over his refusal to be baptized.
6 Best William Powell Movies
By Vlad Zakh · May 22, 2026
William Powell brought a suave, witty presence to Hollywood film across the silent and sound eras, becoming one of the era’s most beloved comedic leading men. In The Thin Man (1934): A retired detective and his wisecracking wife investigate a murder while juggling cocktails and witty banter. Don’t overlook My Man Godfrey (1936): A wealthy family’s hired butler turns out to be far more sophisticated than any of them expected.
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02 A wealthy family's hired butler turns out to be far more sophisticated than any of them expected.
03 A retired detective and his wisecracking wife investigate a murder while juggling cocktails and witty banter.
04 A Tudor princess's forbidden romance defies her brother the king's political marriage plans.
05 An American traveler becomes entangled in the Cuban revolution against Spanish rule.
06 The legendary detective faces his most cunning adversary in a battle of wits across London.
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