Gold-plated classic comedy that shows off the famous MGM star-system at its best. Having Myrna Loy, William Powell, Jean Harlow AND Spencer Tracy in the one film wasn't really that clever for economics, but the audience (and Povert Row studios) just drools. The star foursome pretty much re-hash the screen persona's developed in earlier films, but they do it so well that it's a joy to watch. William Powell once again shows he is the definition of suave, and his light, elegant comedy technique remains relatively unmatched. Was any woman in 30's cinema as scrumptious as Myrna Loy? Jean Harlow delivers her lines like a hot machine gun, while Spencer Tracy is perhaps a little less impressive than the other three. This film has a classic trout fishing scene that is absolutely delightful, and very funny. The writing is top-notch, and everyone looks so glamorous. Directed routinely but solidly by Jack Conway, a long-time MGM studio hack, "Libeled Lady" doesn't really introduce anything new in the way of cinema, it's just an enjoyable farce from wonderfully skilled farceurs.
Review of Libeled Lady
