Libeled Lady (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1936, Libeled Lady is a comedy and romance film directed by Jack Conway, running about 98 minutes. “At the top of their game.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Libeled Lady stars Jean Harlow as Gladys Benton, William Powell as William 'Bill' Stephens Chandler, Myrna Loy as Constance 'Connie' Allenbury and Spencer Tracy as Warren Haggerty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Libeled Lady has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Libeled Lady page.
If you liked it. Fans of Libeled Lady tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Libeled Lady (1936)?
- In US, Libeled Lady is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Libeled Lady worth watching?
- Libeled Lady holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Libeled Lady?
- Libeled Lady stars Jean Harlow, William Powell, Myrna Loy, Spencer Tracy and Walter Connolly.
- When was Libeled Lady released?
- Libeled Lady was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.