IMDb on iPhone and iPod touch Learn more Learn more Download from the App Store
IMDb > Libeled Lady (1936)
Libeled Lady
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user reviewsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

Libeled Lady (1936) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 5 | slideshow)

Overview

User Rating:
7.9/10   2,471 votes
Your Rating:
Saving vote...
Deleting vote...
/10   (delete | history)
Sorry, there was a problem
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 6% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writers:
Maurine Dallas Watkins (screenplay) and
Howard Emmett Rogers (screenplay) ...
(more)
Contact:
View company contact information for Libeled Lady on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
9 October 1936 (USA) more
Genre:
Plot:
Warren Haggerty is the chief editor of the New York Evening Star. He keeps on delaying his marriage... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. more
NewsDesk:
User Reviews:
Snack, Crackle, Pop! more (34 total)

Cast

  (in credits order) (verified as complete)

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 (as Lauri Beatty)
Otto Yamaoka ... Ching
Charles Trowbridge ... Graham
Spencer Charters ... Magistrate
George Chandler ... Bell Hop
William 'Billy' Benedict ... Johnny (as William Benedict)
Hal K. Dawson ... Harvey Allen
William Newell ... Divorce Detective
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Robin Adair ... Palmer (uncredited)
Norman Ainsley ... Bit Part (uncredited)
Harry Allen ... Jacques (uncredited)
Tommy Bond ... Waif (uncredited)
Harry C. Bradley ... Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
Ralph Brooks ... Dance Extra (uncredited)
Charles Croker-King ... Charles Archibald, Allenbury's Lawyer (uncredited)
George Davis ... Waiter (uncredited)
Jay Eaton ... Dance Extra (uncredited)
Fred Graham ... Press Man (uncredited)
Sherry Hall ... Denver Courier Editor (uncredited)
Howard C. Hickman ... Cable Editor (uncredited)
Olaf Hytten ... Reporter (uncredited)
Charles Irwin ... Steward (uncredited)
Selmer Jackson ... Adams, Washington Chronicle Editor (uncredited)
Charles King ... Barker (uncredited)
Harry Lash ... Photographer (uncredited)
Eric Lonsdale ... Reporter (uncredited)
James T. Mack ... Pop (uncredited)
Wally Maher ... Photographer (uncredited)
Tom Mahoney ... Alex (uncredited)
Myra Marsh ... Secretary (uncredited)
Alphonse Martell ... S.S. Queen Ann Steward (on Dock) (uncredited)

Hattie McDaniel ... Maid in Grand Plaza Hall (uncredited)
Greta Meyer ... Maid to Connie Allenbury (uncredited)
Jack Mulhall ... Barker (uncredited)
Dennis O'Keefe ... Barker at Charity Affair (uncredited)
Inez Palange ... Fortune Teller (uncredited)
Barnett Parker ... Butler (uncredited)
Franklin Parker ... Photographer (uncredited)
Buster Phelps ... Waif (uncredited)
Thomas Pogue ... Reverend (uncredited)
Jed Prouty ... Dickson (uncredited)
Bodil Rosing ... Wife of the Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
Eddie Shubert ... Moe (uncredited)
Pat Somerset ... Photographer (uncredited)
William Stack ... Editor (uncredited)
Edwin Stanley ... Clerk (uncredited)
Libby Taylor ... Tiny, Gladys' Maid (uncredited)
Edward Thomas ... Waiter (uncredited)
Nick Thompson ... Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)
Richard Tucker ... Barker (uncredited)
Bobby Watson ... Waif (uncredited)
Bobs Watson ... Waif (uncredited)
Pat West ... Detective (uncredited)
Eric Wilton ... Steward on Dock (uncredited)
Duke York ... Cab driver (uncredited)
Create a character page for: ?

Directed by
Jack Conway 
 
Writing credits
Maurine Dallas Watkins (screenplay) (as Maurine Watkins) and
Howard Emmett Rogers (screenplay) and
George Oppenheimer (screenplay)

Wallace Sullivan (story)

Produced by
Lawrence Weingarten .... producer
 
Original Music by
William Axt  (as Dr. William Axt)
 
Cinematography by
Norbert Brodine 
 
Film Editing by
Fredrick Y. Smith 
 
Art Direction by
Cedric Gibbons 
 
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Tom Andre .... assistant director (uncredited)
 
Art Department
William A. Horning .... associate art director
Edwin B. Willis .... associate art director
Hugh Hunt .... associate art director (uncredited)
 
Sound Department
Douglas Shearer .... recording director
 
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Dolly Tree .... wardrobe
 
Other crew
Carl 'Major' Roup .... script clerk (uncredited)
 
Crew verified as complete


Production CompaniesDistributors
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Runtime:
98 min
Country:
Language:
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
Certification:
USA:Approved (certificate #2585) | Canada:PG (video rating) | USA:Passed (National Board of Review) | Finland:S | USA:TV-G | Australia:G
Filming Locations:

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Jean Harlow was forced to stay out of the production for ten days due to a severe case of sunburn poisoning. more
Goofs:
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): Spencer Tracy refers to William Benedict's character as "Joe", although the opening credits identify him as "Johnny". more
Quotes:
Mr. Allenbury: That man is a first class angler!
Connie Allenbury: If he's first class, I'm traveling steerage.
more
Movie Connections:
Featured in Harlow: The Blonde Bombshell (1993) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Wedding March more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
4 out of 5 people found the following review useful.
Snack, Crackle, Pop!, 23 August 2007
8/10
Author: puzzow from United States

One might wonder about casting 4 heavyweights in the same film-- any one of the leads could carry a film by themselves-- but all together you're afraid that they might either weigh down the film or, ala the "Dream Team" 1990, fail to live up to expectations. But this is one time you time you will not be disappointed-- with hysterical antics by Jean Harlowe, the always dependable repartee between classy Myrna Lowe and suave William Powell, and Spencer Tracy proving for the first time that he can handle snappy dialogue like the best of 'em-- the chemistry between the cast makes every scene in this film a delight.

The banter flies so fast you'll miss it-- this is the height of screwball comedy. When people say they don't write them like this anymore, alas, they really don't.

Was the above review useful to you?
more (34 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Libeled Lady (1936)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Libeled Lady 1936 julieann2555
Jean Harlow- Not enough closeup camera shots. pat102853
Who could not fall i love with Myrna Loy?? mycroft90
No comments??? LoreleiLee
Bill Powell's pronunciation of Taupo olivabt
Desi Arnez cameo appearance koolso84
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
It Happened One Night Giant Special Agent K-7 Dodsworth Mr. & Mrs. Bridge
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Comedy section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.