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Sued for Libel

Sued for Libel

A WOMAN SCORNED! A man and girl murdered. A multiple mystery solved!

1939 1h 6mComedyCrimeMysteryThriller

A New York City newspaper is sued for libel after reporting the wrong verdict in a murder trial.

3.2/5

TMDB score· 5 votes

Synopsis

A New York City newspaper is sued for libel after reporting the wrong verdict in a murder trial.

The vibe

widowjuryb movielibel suit

Behind it

Leslie GoodwinsLeslie GoodwinsDirectorWolfe KaufmanStoryJerome CadyScreenplayJack MacKenzieCinematography

Cast

Kent TaylorKent TaylorSteve Lonegan
Linda HayesLinda HayesMaggie Shane
Lilian BondLilian BondMuriel Webster
Morgan ConwayMorgan ConwayAlbert Pomeroy
Richard LaneRichard LaneSmiley Dugan
Roger PryorRoger PryorWillard Corbin
Thurston HallThurston HallDavid Hastings
Emory ParnellEmory ParnellJerome Walsh
Roy GordonRoy GordonCol. Jasper White
Keye LukeKeye LukeChang Howe
Edward EarleEdward EarleJudge Clark
Leona RobertsLeona RobertsMrs. Trent
Vinton HayworthVinton HayworthDr. James Bailer (uncredited)
Stanley BlystoneStanley BlystonePoliceman in Court (uncredited)
Lynton BrentLynton BrentJoey, Reporter at Trial (uncredited)
Lester DorrLester DorrPomeroy's Butler (uncredited)
Jack EganJack EganReporter (uncredited)
Douglas EvansDouglas EvansDouglas Evans, Radio Announcer (uncredited)

Director

Leslie Goodwins

Writers

Wolfe Kaufman, Jerome Cady

Release date

27 Oct 1939

Runtime

1h 6m

Studio

RKO Radio Pictures

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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