Libeled Lady (1936)

7.3/10 98 min Comedy Romance

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.

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

Otto Yamaoka

Ching

Charles Trowbridge

Graham

Spencer Charters

McCall the Magistrate

George Chandler

Bellhop

William Benedict

Joe

Hal K. Dawson

Harvey Allen

William Newell

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Hattie McDaniel

Scrubwoman in Grand Plaza Hall (uncredited)

George Davis

Waiter (uncredited)

Tommy Bond

Waif (uncredited)

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