Sued for Libel (1939): Cast
Sued for Libel is a 1939 mystery thriller directed by Leslie Goodwins, starring Lilian Bond as Muriel Webster, Lee Phelps and Harold Miller. It runs 1 hour 6 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 6m (66 min)
- Director
- Leslie Goodwins
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sued for Libel About?
The premise of Sued for Libel without spoilers.
A WOMAN SCORNED! A man and girl murdered. A multiple mystery solved! A New York City newspaper is sued for libel after reporting the wrong verdict in a murder trial.
Sued for Libel Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- libel
- impersonation
- fear
- jealousy
- telephone
- attempt to commit murder
- show
- fight
- widow
- libel suit
- jury
- verdict
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- trial
- suicide
- secretary
- reporter
- evil man
- new york city
- sound effect
- trail
- scheme
- radio program
- performer
- nightclub
- low budget film
- doorman
- courtroom
- chauffeur
- b movie
- actor
- 1930s
- wedding
- shorthand
- radio broadcasting
- police
- murder
- magician
- magic trick
- lawyer
- gun
- fraud
- frame up
- falling from height
- doctor
- district attorney
- disguise
- diary
- confession of a crime
- burglary
- broker
Sued for Libel Cast & Characters
Lilian Bond leads the cast as Muriel Webster, with Lee Phelps as Policeman Playing Cards (uncredited) and Harold Miller as Amateur Magicians Club Member (uncredited). Directed by Leslie Goodwins; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director Leslie Goodwins
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Lilian Bond as Muriel Webster - Lee Phelps as Policeman Playing Cards (uncredited)
- Harold Miller as Amateur Magicians Club Member (uncredited)
- Lester Dorr as Pomeroy's Butler (uncredited)
Also Starring in Sued for Libel
· 24 more- Stanley Blystone Policeman in Court (uncredited)
- Emory Parnell Jerome Walsh
- Thurston Hall David Hastings
- Edward Earle Judge Clark
- William Haade Cooper, Pomeroy's Chauffeur (uncredited)
- Walter Sande Court Clerk (uncredited)
- Richard Lane Smiley Dugan
- Dick Rush Court Officer (uncredited)
- Lynton Brent Joey, Reporter at Trial (uncredited)
- Carleton Young Radio Actor (uncredited)
- Keye Luke Chang Howe
- Ronald R. Rondell Magicians Club Doorman (uncredited)
- Roy Gordon Col. Jasper White
- Kent Taylor Steve Lonegan
- Douglas Evans Douglas Evans, Radio Announcer (uncredited)
- Ruth Lee Radio Actress (uncredited)
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- Leona Roberts Mrs. Trent
- Vinton Hayworth Dr. James Bailer (uncredited)
- Robert Fiske Radio Actor (uncredited)
- Morgan Conway Albert Pomeroy
- Roger Pryor Willard Corbin
- Jack Egan Reporter (uncredited)
- Linda Hayes Maggie Shane
- Solly Ward Joe, Reporter (uncredited)
More from Leslie Goodwins
More films directed by Leslie Goodwins: Tammy and the Millionaire, The Lone Wolf in London, Vacation in Reno and What a Blonde.
Sued for Libel Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Difamación” and “Juicio por calumnia”.
- Also known as
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- Difamación
- Juicio por calumnia
- Radio détective
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Sued for Libel FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sued for Libel, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sued for Libel?
Sued for Libel runs 1 hour 6 minutes (66 minutes).
When was Sued for Libel released?
Sued for Libel was released on October 27, 1939.
Who directed Sued for Libel?
Sued for Libel was directed by Leslie Goodwins.
More films by Leslie Goodwins Who is in the cast of Sued for Libel?
Sued for Libel stars Lilian Bond as Muriel Webster, Lee Phelps as Policeman Playing Cards (uncredited) and Harold Miller as Amateur Magicians Club Member (uncredited), among 28 credited actors.
Does Sued for Libel have a post-credit scene?
No. Sued for Libel has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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