Libeled Lady

At the top of their game.

Comedy · Romance

Release date: 10/9/1936

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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Cast

Jean Harlow

Gladys

William Powell

Bill Chandler

Myrna Loy

Connie Allenbury

Spencer Tracy

Haggerty

Walter Connolly

Mr. Allenbury

Charley Grapewin

Mr. Bane

Cora Witherspoon

Mrs. Burns-Norvell

E. E. Clive

Fishing Instructor

Bunny Beatty

Babs

Otto Yamaoka

Ching

Charles Trowbridge

Graham

Spencer Charters

Magistrate

George Chandler

Bell Hop

William Benedict

Johnny

Hal K. Dawson

Harvey Allen

William Newell

Divorce Detective

Hattie McDaniel

Scrubwoman in Grand Plaza Hall (uncredited)

George Davis

Waiter (uncredited)

B

Barry Downing

Waif (uncredited)

Tommy Bond

Waif (uncredited)