Libeled Lady is a classic screwball comedy film released in 1936, directed by Jack Conway and starring William Powell, Myrna Loy, Jean Harlow, and Spencer Tracy. The movie tells the story of Warren Haggerty, the editor of the New York Evening Star newspaper, who is facing a lawsuit from wealthy socialite Connie Allenbury for writing a false story about her being a home-wrecker.
In order to save his newspaper from bankruptcy, Haggerty comes up with a plan to discredit Connie and win the lawsuit. He enlists the help of his fiancée, Gladys Benton, and his former employee and friend, Bill Chandler, to trap Connie into a fake marriage and then expose her as a fraud.
However, things don't go as planned, and the plot becomes more and more complicated as the characters find themselves tangled in a web of lies and mistaken identities. Gladys and Bill fall in love with each other, which complicates their mission to catch Connie in the act, and Haggerty struggles to keep up with the ever-changing plan.
The film is filled with witty banter, hilarious misunderstandings, and slapstick comedy, and the chemistry between the four leads is electric. Powell and Loy, who previously starred together in the Thin Man series, are as charming as ever, and Tracy and Harlow deliver memorable performances as well.
Overall, Libeled Lady is a classic romantic comedy that still holds up today, thanks to its talented cast, clever writing, and fast-paced direction.
