Sued for Libel(1939)
A WOMAN SCORNED! A man and girl murdered. A multiple mystery solved!
Sued for Libel Synopsis
A New York City newspaper is sued for libel after reporting the wrong verdict in a murder trial.
Sued for Libel (1939) is a comedy, crime, mystery and thriller film directed by Leslie Goodwins, released on October 27, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars Kent Taylor, Linda Hayes, Lilian Bond and Morgan Conway. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Leslie Goodwins
- Writers:
- Jerome Cady, Wolfe Kaufman
- Producers:
- Cliff Reid
- Cinematographer:
- Jack MacKenzie
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Sued for Libel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kent Taylor
as Steve Lonegan
Linda Hayes
as Maggie Shane
Lilian Bond
as Muriel Webster
Morgan Conway
as Albert Pomeroy
Richard Lane
as Smiley Dugan
Roger Pryor
as Willard Corbin
Thurston Hall
as David Hastings
Emory Parnell
as Jerome Walsh
Roy Gordon
as Col. Jasper White
Keye Luke
as Chang Howe
Edward Earle
as Judge Clark
Leona Roberts
as Mrs. Trent
Key crew
Directed by Leslie Goodwins, written by Jerome Cady and Wolfe Kaufman, produced by Cliff Reid.
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Sued for Libel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 5 ratings.
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Sued for Libel – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Sued for Libel?
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The main cast of Sued for Libel (1939) includes Kent Taylor, Linda Hayes, Lilian Bond, Morgan Conway and Richard Lane. The film was directed by Leslie Goodwins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sued for Libel released?
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Sued for Libel was released on October 27, 1939 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is Sued for Libel worth watching?
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Sued for Libel (1939) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.