United States / Oct 27, 1939
A WOMAN SCORNED! A man and girl murdered. A multiple mystery solved!
1h 6min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
A New York City newspaper is sued for libel after reporting the wrong verdict in a murder trial.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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) |
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| Dick Rush | Court Officer (uncredited) |
| Walter Sande | Court Clerk (uncredited) |
| Solly Ward | Joe, Reporter (uncredited) |
| Carleton Young | Radio Actor (uncredited) |
Genres
ComedyCrimeMysteryThriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Sued for Libel |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | RKO Radio Pictures |
| Release date | 27 ottobre 1939 |
| Production | Cliff Reid |
| Writer | Wolfe Kaufman, Jerome Cady |
| Editing | Desmond Marquette |
| Cinematography | Jack MacKenzie |
| Assistant directors | Leslie Goodwins |
| Camera operators | Jack MacKenzie |
| Additional photography | Jack MacKenzie |
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| Production design | Van Nest Polglase |
| Art direction | Van Nest Polglase |
| Set decoration | Van Nest Polglase |
| Music | Roy Webb, Richard Van Hessen |
| Sound | Roy Webb, Richard Van Hessen |
| Costume design | Renié |
| Makeup | Renié |
| Hairstyling | Renié |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Mexico / Feb 15, 1940
France / Feb 20, 1946
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