Sued for Libel (1939)
Overview
A New York City newspaper is sued for libel after reporting the wrong verdict in a murder trial.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.244 |
Directed By
Leslie Goodwins
Crew
Leslie Goodwins
Wolfe Kaufman
Cliff Reid
Jack MacKenzie
Jerome Cady
Van Nest Polglase
Renié
Desmond Marquette
Hubert Brill
Roy Webb
Lee S. Marcus
Richard Van Hessen
TOP CAST
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)
Robert Fiske
Radio Actor (uncredited)
William Haade
Cooper, Pomeroy's Chauffeur (uncredited)
Ruth Lee
Radio Actress (uncredited)
Harold Miller
Amateur Magicians Club Member (uncredited)
Lee Phelps
Policeman Playing Cards (uncredited)
Ronald R. Rondell
Magicians Club Doorman (uncredited)
Dick Rush
Court Officer (uncredited)
Walter Sande
Court Clerk (uncredited)
Solly Ward
Joe, Reporter (uncredited)
Carleton Young
Radio Actor (uncredited)
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