A newspaper editor (Spencer Tracy) about to walk down the aisle finds himself in a heap of trouble when his paper publishes a false story about a society girl (Myrna Loy) and she threatens to sue. The solution? Use his feisty fiance (Jean Harlow) and his lawyer pal (William Powell) in a scheme to make the false story true. Scandal!
Would you just look at that still above? Such glamour! I can't handle it! This is 1930s comedy at its best. The dialogue crackles, the pacing is perfect, and all of the leads have great chemistry together, especially Powell and the ladies. This was Powell and Loy's fifth of fourteen films together, and he and Jean Harlow were a couple in real life. Oh William, you slick handsome man you.
This film is stylish, funny, and an all-around joy to watch. These four leads were stars for a reason. They burned bright on the silver screen and they're untouchable. It's especially bittersweet to see Harlow in such a vibrant role because Libeled Lady was her third to last film, and she died a year after this was released. In her short career she lit up the screen and secured her place as a cinematic legend. I just adore the spice that she brought to her comedies, and there will never be another quite like her.
See this film for the laughs, the memorable scenes (Powell being dragged down a river by a fish? Yes please!), and to marvel at a group of very talented actors. Enjoy!
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