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Libeled Lady

1936·Movie
1h 38min·NR
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes81%87%

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A , comedy: but never a tearjerker.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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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.
Screwball ComedyRomantic FarceClassic HollywoodWitty BanterLighthearted EntertainmentConvoluted SchemesDeception & MisdirectionEndearing Characters

Crew

Directed by:
Jack Conway
Written by:
George Oppenheimer, Howard Emmett Rogers, Maurine Dallas Watkins
Produced by:
Lawrence Weingarten
Composed by:
William Axt

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Libeled Lady

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Libeled Lady legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Libeled Lady worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 81%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Libeled Lady rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Libeled Lady?

1 h 38 min

Libeled Lady runs 1 h 38 min.

Will Libeled Lady make me laugh?

Funny

Yes. The humor is mostly situational comedy and sharp wit.

Is Libeled Lady plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on dialogue centrality and character depth more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Libeled Lady?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is Libeled Lady good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance is a big part of it.

Will Libeled Lady scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching Libeled Lady?

BleakHopeful

Yes. It's an uplifting movie that leaves you hopeful.

Do critics and audiences agree on Libeled Lady?

Critics81
Audiences83

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 83 out of 100, so both groups see Libeled Lady much the same way.

What language is Libeled Lady in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Libeled Lady?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Libeled Lady in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Libeled Lady use?

Divorce in RenoMarriage of ConvenienceLove DodecahedronOh, Crap!Alliterative TitleZany SchemeLiteral MetaphorButt-MonkeyServile SnarkerAw, Look! They Really Do Love Each OtherReverse PsychologyScrewball Comedyand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 storytelling tropes for Libeled Lady, including Divorce in Reno, Marriage of Convenience, Love Dodecahedron.