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Libeled Lady

Libeled Lady

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Libeled Lady

"At the top of their game."

1936

1h 38m

7.3(135 votes)

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.

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Jean Harlow

Jean Harlow

Gladys

William Powell

William Powell

Bill Chandler

Myrna Loy

Myrna Loy

Connie Allenbury

Spencer Tracy

Spencer Tracy

Haggerty

Walter Connolly

Walter Connolly

Mr. Allenbury

Charley Grapewin

Charley Grapewin

Mr. Bane

Cora Witherspoon

Cora Witherspoon

Mrs. Burns-Norvell

E. E. Clive

E. E. Clive

Fishing Instructor

Bunny Beatty

Bunny Beatty

Babs

Otto Yamaoka

Otto Yamaoka

Ching

Creative team

Directed by: Jack Conway
Written by: Maurine Dallas Watkins
Howard Emmett Rogers
Produced by: Lawrence Weingarten

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