Libeled Lady (1936)

10/09/1936 (US) • 1h 38m

Comedy, Romance

At the top of their game.

Overview

When a major newspaper accuses wealthy socialite Connie Allenbury of being a home-wrecker, and she files a multi-million-dollar libel lawsuit, the publication's frazzled head editor, Warren Haggerty, must find a way to turn the tables on her. Soon Haggerty's harried fiancée, Gladys Benton, and his dashing friend Bill Chandler are in on a scheme that aims to discredit Connie, with amusing and unexpected results.

Top Billed Cast

Jean Harlow

Gladys Benton

William Powell

William 'Bill' Stephens Chandler

Myrna Loy

Constance 'Connie' Allenbury

Spencer Tracy

Warren Haggerty

Walter Connolly

James B. Allenbury

Charley Grapewin

Hollis Bane

Cora Witherspoon

Mrs. Burns-Norvell

E. E. Clive

Fishing Instructor

Bunny Beatty

Barbara 'Babs' Burns-Norvell


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

newspaper

fishing

marriage

love

lawyer

reporter

wedding

divorce

screwball comedy

high society

editor

libel

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