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Movie

Libeled Lady

1936NR1h 38m7.3 / 10

At the top of their game.

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.

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Synopsis

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.

More about Libeled Lady

Cast

Jean HarlowGladys
William PowellBill Chandler
Myrna LoyConnie Allenbury
Spencer TracyHaggerty
Walter ConnollyMr. Allenbury
Charley GrapewinMr. Bane
Cora WitherspoonMrs. Burns-Norvell
E. E. CliveFishing Instructor

Credits

Directed by
Jack Conway
Written by
George Oppenheimer, Howard Emmett Rogers, Maurine Dallas Watkins, Wallace Sullivan

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English

Production

  • Metro-Goldwyn-MayerUnited States

Themes

amuseddivorceeditorfishinghigh societylawyerlibellove