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Libeled Lady

Libeled Lady

Libeled Lady

Libeled Lady

At the top of their game.

1936•1h 38m•

★7.3(134 ratings)

ComedyRomance

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.

Director

Writers

Howard Emmett Rogers, Maurine Dallas Watkins, George Oppenheimer, Wallace Sullivan

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Main Cast

Jean Harlow

Jean Harlow

Gladys Benton

William Powell

William Powell

William 'Bill' Stephens Chandler

Myrna Loy

Myrna Loy

Constance 'Connie' Allenbury

Spencer Tracy

Spencer Tracy

Warren Haggerty

Walter Connolly

Walter Connolly

James B. Allenbury

Charley Grapewin

Charley Grapewin

Hollis Bane

Cora Witherspoon

Cora Witherspoon

Mrs. Burns-Norvell

E. E. Clive

E. E. Clive

Fishing Instructor

Bunny Beatty

Bunny Beatty

Barbara 'Babs' Burns-Norvell

Otto Yamaoka

Otto Yamaoka

Ching

Charles Trowbridge

Charles Trowbridge

Graham

Spencer Charters

Spencer Charters

McCall the Magistrate

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Jack Conway
Assistant Director: Tom Andre
Script Supervisor: Carl Roup

Writing

Screenplay: Howard Emmett Rogers
Screenplay: Maurine Dallas Watkins
Screenplay: George Oppenheimer
Story: Wallace Sullivan

Production

Producer: Lawrence Weingarten

Music & Sound

Orchestrator: George Bassman
Recording Supervision: Douglas Shearer
Sound Director: Douglas Shearer
Original Music Composer: William Axt

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Norbert Brodine

Editing

Editor: Fredrick Y. Smith

Art Direction

Co-Art Director: William A. Horning
Art Direction: Cedric Gibbons
Co-Art Director: Edwin B. Willis
Co-Art Director: Hugh Hunt

Costume & Make-Up

Wardrobe Supervisor: Dolly Tree

Keywords

newspaperfishingmarriagelovelawyerreporterweddingdivorcescrewball comedyhigh societyeditorlibelamused

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "At the top of their game."

#2

The runtime is 98 minutes (1h 38m).

#3

The film was directed by Jack Conway.

#4

The screenplay was written by Howard Emmett Rogers and Maurine Dallas Watkins.

#5

The score was composed by William Axt.

#6

Cinematography was handled by Norbert Brodine.

#7

The film features a large ensemble cast of over 72 credited actors.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0027884.

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Rating

7.3/10

Good

134 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Libeled Lady

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

NR

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer