Libeled Lady_
"At the top of their game."
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.
Starring
Jean Harlow, William Powell, Myrna Loy
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Filmin
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Libeled Lady was released 90 years ago in 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 publicatio...
Libeled Lady is a Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 38m.
CAST (20)
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
Charles Trowbridge
Graham
Spencer Charters
McCall the Magistrate
George Chandler
Bellhop
William Benedict
Joe
Hal K. Dawson
Harvey Allen
William Newell
Divorce Detective
Hattie McDaniel
Scrubwoman in Grand Plaza Hall (uncredited)
George Davis
Waiter (uncredited)
BD
Barry Downing
Waif (uncredited)
Tommy Bond
Waif (uncredited)
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
98 min (1h 38m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.3/10 (130 votes)
Popularity
3
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Libeled Lady about?
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.
How long is Libeled Lady?
Libeled Lady has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who stars in Libeled Lady?
The cast of Libeled Lady includes Jean Harlow, William Powell, Myrna Loy, Spencer Tracy, Walter Connolly.
What is the rating of Libeled Lady?
Libeled Lady has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 130 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Romance