Sued for LibelComedyCrimeMysteryThriller5462Sued for Libel5462ComedyCrimeMysteryThrillerthumb_upthumb_downSued for LibelOctober 27, 1939Directed byLeslie GoodwinsA New York City newspaper is sued for libel after reporting the wrong verdict in a murder trial.US content warning widowjuryb movielibel suit Last Updated: November 5, 2025 Request Update CastKent TaylorSteve LoneganLinda HayesMaggie ShaneLilian BondMuriel WebsterMorgan ConwayAlbert PomeroyRichard LaneSmiley DuganRoger PryorWillard CorbinThurston HallDavid HastingsEmory ParnellJerome WalshRoy GordonCol. Jasper WhiteKeye LukeChang HoweEdward EarleJudge ClarkLeona RobertsMrs. TrentVinton HayworthDr. James Bailer (uncredited)Stanley BlystonePoliceman in Court (uncredited)Lynton BrentJoey, Reporter at Trial (uncredited) Image Gallery RecommendedReturnGirl on the MoonA Christmas Prince: The Royal WeddingK.G.F: Chapter 2ReturnDarkland: The ReturnThe Magic Touch of Harry PotterStreeAnonymously YoursLeprechaun ReturnsDetective vs. SleuthsEndlessReturnLady Gaga Presents: The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square GardenJarhead: Law of Return