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… Read more
81% ★★★★☆ (9,731)
Libeled Lady
Where to watch: TCM
Movie · Comedy · Romance · NR
1936 · 1h 38m · ★ 81% (9.7K)
At the top of their game.
Director: Jack Conway
Starring: Jean Harlow, William Powell, Myrna Loy
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
Jack Conway
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
Jean Harlow, William Powell, Myrna Loy, Spencer Tracy, Walter Connolly, Charley Grapewin, Cora Witherspoon, E. E. Clive, Bunny Beatty, Otto Yamaoka, Charles Trowbridge, Spencer Charters, George Chandler, William Benedict, Hal K. Dawson, William Newell, Hattie McDaniel, George Davis, Barry Downing, Tommy Bond