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Sued for Libel
A WOMAN SCORNED! A man and girl murdered. A multiple mystery solved!
Genres
ComedyCrimeMysteryThriller
Overview
A New York City newspaper is sued for libel after reporting the wrong verdict in a murder trial.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
66 min
Release Date
1939-10-27
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
4
Vote Average
5.4
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Kent Taylor
Steve Lonegan
Linda Hayes
Maggie Shane
Lilian Bond
Muriel Webster
Morgan Conway
Albert Pomeroy
Richard Lane
Smiley Dugan
Roger Pryor
Willard Corbin
Thurston Hall
David Hastings
Emory Parnell
Jerome Walsh
Roy Gordon
Col. Jasper White
Keye Luke
Chang Howe
Edward Earle
Judge Clark
Leona Roberts
Mrs. Trent
Vinton Hayworth
Dr. James Bailer (uncredited)
Stanley Blystone
Policeman in Court (uncredited)
Lynton Brent
Joey, Reporter at Trial (uncredited)
Lester Dorr
Pomeroy's Butler (uncredited)
Jack Egan
Reporter (uncredited)
Douglas Evans
Douglas Evans, Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Robert Fiske
Radio Actor (uncredited)
William Haade
Cooper, Pomeroy's Chauffeur (uncredited)
Ruth Lee
Radio Actress (uncredited)
Harold Miller
Amateur Magicians Club Member (uncredited)
Lee Phelps
Policeman Playing Cards (uncredited)
Ronald R. Rondell
Magicians Club Doorman (uncredited)
Dick Rush
Court Officer (uncredited)
Walter Sande
Court Clerk (uncredited)
Solly Ward
Joe, Reporter (uncredited)
Carleton Young
Radio Actor (uncredited)
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