

Libeled Lady (1936)
Comedy
Romance
- 2h 38m
73 %
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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.
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.
Top Billed 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
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