Libeled Lady

"At the top of their game."

1936 1h 38m EN

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7.3

SOLID

★7.3TMDB · 136

ComedyRomance

Synopsis

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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.

“At the top of their game.”

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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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jack Conway
Writers: Maurine Dallas Watkins, Howard Emmett Rogers, George Oppenheimer
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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90 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jack Conway, shot by Norbert Brodine. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by William Axt. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Fredrick Y. Smith shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jean Harlow and William Powell and Myrna Loy carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "At the top of their game.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0027884 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jack Conway directs. Norbert Brodine behind the camera. William Axt scores. Fredrick Y. Smith cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Jack Conway, shot by Norbert Brodine. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by William Axt. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Fredrick Y. Smith shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Jean Harlow and William Powell and Myrna Loy carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "At the top of their game.".
7IMDB entry: tt0027884 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 13 themes, including "newspaper", "fishing", "marriage", "love".