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Sued for Libel

  • 1939
  • Approved
  • 1h 6m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
193
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Linda Hayes and Kent Taylor in Sued for Libel (1939)
Film NoirComedyCrimeMysteryThriller

The trial of Albert Pomeroy on the charge of murdering Edward Webster,arouses interest because Webster's widow, Muriel insists Pomeroy is innocent. Meanwhile, back to radio station NYEB, own... Read allThe trial of Albert Pomeroy on the charge of murdering Edward Webster,arouses interest because Webster's widow, Muriel insists Pomeroy is innocent. Meanwhile, back to radio station NYEB, owned by the Evening Bulletin, Steve Lonegan waits for a flash from Smiley Dugan so he can br... Read allThe trial of Albert Pomeroy on the charge of murdering Edward Webster,arouses interest because Webster's widow, Muriel insists Pomeroy is innocent. Meanwhile, back to radio station NYEB, owned by the Evening Bulletin, Steve Lonegan waits for a flash from Smiley Dugan so he can broadcast the verdict---But Dugan leaves and asks reporter Maggie Dugan to tip him off it so... Read all

  • Director
    • Leslie Goodwins
  • Writers
    • Wolfe Kaufman
    • Jerome Cady
  • Stars
    • Kent Taylor
    • Linda Hayes
    • Lilian Bond
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    193
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Leslie Goodwins
    • Writers
      • Wolfe Kaufman
      • Jerome Cady
    • Stars
      • Kent Taylor
      • Linda Hayes
      • Lilian Bond
    • 11User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast28

    Kent Taylor
    Kent Taylor
    • Steve Lonegan
    Linda Hayes
    Linda Hayes
    • Maggie Shane
    Lilian Bond
    Lilian Bond
    • Mrs. Muriel Webster
    Morgan Conway
    Morgan Conway
    • Albert Pomeroy
    Richard Lane
    Richard Lane
    • Smiley Dugan
    Roger Pryor
    Roger Pryor
    • District Attorney Willard Corbin
    Thurston Hall
    Thurston Hall
    • David Hastings
    Emory Parnell
    Emory Parnell
    • Jerome Walsh
    Roy Gordon
    Roy Gordon
    • Colonel Jasper White
    Keye Luke
    Keye Luke
    • Chang Howe
    Edward Earle
    Edward Earle
    • Judge Samuel Clark
    Vinton Hayworth
    Vinton Hayworth
    • Dr. James L. Bailer
    • (as Jack Arnold)
    Leona Roberts
    Leona Roberts
    • Mrs. Trent
    Stanley Blystone
    Stanley Blystone
    • Policeman in Court
    • (uncredited)
    Lynton Brent
    Lynton Brent
    • Joey, Reporter at Trial
    • (uncredited)
    Lester Dorr
    Lester Dorr
    • Pomeroy's Butler
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Egan
    Jack Egan
    • Reporter
    • (uncredited)
    Douglas Evans
    Douglas Evans
    • Douglas Evans, Radio Announcer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Leslie Goodwins
    • Writers
      • Wolfe Kaufman
      • Jerome Cady
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    Storyline

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    • Quotes
      • Steve Lonegan: Colonel, a man never lived who didn't do something he wouldn't want in a newspaper. I'm going back into Pomeroy's private life. I'll get something on him, even if it's nothing worse than a blonde. And when I do, I'll threaten to plaster it over that front page unless he withdraws that suit.
      • Colonel Jasper White: But, Steve, that's blackmail!
      • Steve Lonegan: Sure it is. Do you mind?
      • Colonel Jasper White: I love it.
    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits are shown on pieces of paper being read over by someone, with the reader's hands included in the frame.
    • Connections
      References The Road Back (1937)
    • Soundtracks
      Bridal Chorus (Here Comes the Bride)
      (1850) (uncredited)

      from "Lohengrin"

      Music by Richard Wagner

      Played by the radio station band for the wedding re-enactment

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 27, 1939 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Radio detektiv
    • Filming locations
      • RKO Studios - 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 6m(66 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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