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Jack Conway’s 1936 “Libeled Lady”

  • Peoria Riverfront Museum 222 Southwest Washington Street Peoria, IL, 61602 United States (map)

When a major newspaper accuses wealthy socialite Connie Allenbury (Myrna Loy) of being a home-wrecker, and she files a multi-million-dollar libel lawsuit, the publication's frazzled head editor, Warren Haggerty (Spencer Tracy), must find a way to turn the tables on her. Soon Haggerty's harried fiancée, Gladys Benton (Jean Harlow), and his dashing friend Bill Chandler (William Powell) are in on a scheme that aims to discredit Connie, with amusing and unexpected results.

This screening is part of the musuem’s Art of Film series, featuring classic Screwball Comedies curated by author and film historian JB Kaufman. Each film includes a special video introduction from Kaufman, providing insight and context before the show.

Runtime: 98 minutes

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Jack Conway’s 1936 “Libeled Lady”