Sued for Libel (1939) follows the chaotic events surrounding the trial of Albert Pomeroy, who is accused of murdering Edward Webster. The case gains public attention when Webster's widow, Muriel, vehemently asserts Pomeroy's innocence. Meanwhile, at the NYEB radio station, owned by the Evening Bulletin, Steve Lonegan eagerly awaits a report from Smiley Dugan to announce the verdict. However, Dugan departs and enlists reporter Maggie Dugan to inform him if any developments occur. Unexpectedly, the jury returns with a "Not Guilty" verdict. In a playful prank, Maggie calls Smiley and falsely reports that Pomeroy was found guilty. Trusting Maggie, Smiley passes on this incorrect information to Lonegan, who broadcasts the false verdict to the public, locks up the station, and leaves for the night. This oversight leaves the station vulnerable to a significant libel lawsuit worth a million dollars. Lonegan and Colonel White must now strategize to avoid paying the hefty penalty.
Sued for Libel (1939)
1939 · Movie · 66 min. · United States
Credits
Direction Leslie Goodwins
Cast Kent Taylor · Linda Hayes · Lilian Bond · Morgan Conway · Richard Lane · Roger Pryo · Thurston Hall · Emory Parnell · Roy Gordon · Keye Luke · Edward Earle · Vinton Hayworth · Leona Roberts
Soundtrack Robert Russell Bennett
Screenplay Jerome Cady · Wolfe Kaufman
Cinematography Jack MacKenzie
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Title Sued for Libel
Original title Sued for Libel
Year 1939
Type Movie
Length 66 min.
Country United States
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