Sued for Libel
“A WOMAN SCORNED! A man and girl murdered. A multiple mystery solved!”
Synopsis
A New York City newspaper is sued for libel after reporting the wrong verdict in a murder trial.
Top Cast
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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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Goodwins
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerome Cady
- Original Title
- Sued for Libel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Goodwins
Jerome Cady, Wolfe Kaufman
Jack MacKenzie
Desmond Marquette
Cliff Reid
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Goodwins
Director
Jerome Cady
Screenplay
Cliff Reid
Producer
Jack MacKenzie
Director of Photography
Desmond Marquette
Editor
Renié
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sued for Libel
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What is Sued for Libel about?
A New York City newspaper is sued for libel after reporting the wrong verdict in a murder trial.
Who directed Sued for Libel?
Sued for Libel was directed by Leslie Goodwins.
Who stars in Sued for Libel?
The principal cast of Sued for Libel includes Kent Taylor, Linda Hayes, Lilian Bond, Morgan Conway, Richard Lane.
When was Sued for Libel released and how long is it?
Sued for Libel was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.