I remember the fishing scene the most too. Powell is perfect for this role – it’s as though it were written for him. UGH! Directed by Jack Conway. Her face is puffy and she looks older than her age, which was just 25. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Quickly browse titles in our catalog based on the ones you have picked. : Essays on Writers and Writing in Classic Film, Follow Hometowns to Hollywood on WordPress.com. Connie: If he’s first-class, I’m traveling steerage! However, the stories behind the making of this film during its three-month shoot are also intriguing. Powell’s character is polite and courteous towards Harlow, while she becomes increasingly irritated with distracted boyfriend Tracy and starts falling for Powell.). The Ball-Arnaz relationship was messy and sometimes hurtful, but it all came from two people who loved each other more than they could say. This post is part of the Classic Movie Blog Association’s Spring Blogathon, entitled, “Words! I was hooked on it from the get go! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2015, Enjoyed this movie, shaky storyline, but good cast, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2015, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 11, 2010. Harlow as Gladys says, "I don't care who he is. Libeled Lady is a 1936 screwball comedy film starring Jean Harlow, William Powell, Myrna Loy, and Spencer Tracy, written by George Oppenheimer, Howard Emmett Rogers, Wallace Sullivan, and Maurine Dallas Watkins, and directed by Jack Conway.This was the … The Nutty Professor (1963). Libeled Lady is a movie that isn’t as popular as it deserves to be. Even though she didn't get to spend many scenes together with Powell, they did spend time with each other in between scenes. Libeled Lady is a classic screwball farce from the mid-thirties featuring an all-star cast. This is a wonderful film with so many witty lines. Interestingly, they were surprised to find out that they were both from Kansas City, Missouri, and had only lived blocks away from each other. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Love Letters to Old Hollywood with appropriate and specific direction to the original content. A success at the box office, Libeled Lady received an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture in 1937. With Jean Harlow, William Powell, Myrna Loy, Spencer Tracy. Conway moved to MGM in 1925 and is credited with directing the studio’s first sound feature, Alias Jimmy Valentine (1928). Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. In fact, she published the novel Today is Tonight. SUCH a fun movie! The final scene where everything gets sorted out, confused again and then re-sorted out is a great one and is the only scene in the film where all four of the leads appear together. That's often the case with Hollywood stars...they imagine themselves in different roles and don't want to listen to the advice of the director, and then when they do they are so glad that they did. When Warren finds out that his own relationship is in jeopardy, he also rushes to the scene. A 50’s sitcom to put I Love Lucy to shame? )Libeled Lady is a fun movie. However, behind the scenes, Powell and Harlow were really a couple. I blame the ridiculous charm of Esther and Van. He's a real outdoor man." ( Log Out /  She often visited the set when he was filming his scenes with Loy. It makes the urbane Powell less of a movie star and more like one of us – and we love him all the more for it. The glossy re-make is so much fun and Lucy steals the movie ( as does Harlow ). The setup to the movie is a brilliant one and leads to many funny lines of dialogue such as, "She may be his wife, but she's engaged to me!" As an assignment for his class, she wrote a fictionalized account of the Gartner and Annan trials. Walter Connolly took over and played it with flair. I can't believe that his sexuality is all that we have to define him. And Glady's replies with a knowing look, "Don't you think I read?" I have not seen Easy to Wed, but I saw the Boneca de Pixe routine this past week, it's so cute!And I agree with you that Tracy makes his character very likable, despite always calling off with Jean.Don't forget to read my contribution to the blogathon! I can watch it again as I get it out of the DVR and onto a disc.I like Jean Harlow best in these mid 30's years. Honestly, how he and Harlow could do that scene without splitting a gut is beyond me. You are so right. The William Powell of the 1930s is a study in scrupulous grooming; he practically gleams with studio polish. Directed by Jack Conway. Oh yes – LOVE “The More the Merrier”! Kiss me hard & fuck me harder! I think I owe it to him to try. Together they are the epitome of style and sophistication. Loved your post – always great to know something about the authors of those fast and furious words. You refer Patrick to a few lines that are slipped in that manage to get around the Hays Code by virtue of innuendo. First of all, the cast of Harlow, Powell, Loy, Tracy, and Connolly was not originally intended. Medical science of the 1930s just wan't up to the task of diagnosing her condition. Libeled Lady Fishing Scene - Duration: 4 minutes, 11 seconds. You have made me REALLY want to see it now. Sometimes, in the haste of chasing a scoop they squeeze a lemon and then they find the aftertaste to be quite bitter. Walter Connolly is a real teddy bear of a Dad, and Jean Harlow is so SO funny in this movie. ... All the stars shine. Everything about “Libeled Lady” is perfect, from the opening credits (with the four stars marching arm in arm towards the camera) through the snappy dialogue to the triple-twist ending that really isn’t exactly an ending because they’re still yelling at each other about the latest twist. Hence, the film takes a rollicking good turn into the realm of comedic mayhem. They became well-known to audiences as Nick and Nora Charles, a dashing detective and his glamorous heiress wife, alongside their canine sidekick, Asta. He nabs an out-of-work reporter ( William Powell ) to marry his own fiancee Gladys ( Jean Harlow ), and then orders him to compromise Ms. Allenbury. However, the film lost to The Great Ziegfeld (1936), which also happened to star William Powell and Myrna Loy. When I started casually researching Dolly Tree, I was astounded at all the movies she worked on that I was familiar with. She was still saucy, strong, and sexy, but (for me) her look wasn't as harsh. !” Harlow: “Did you change your insurance?”. You may purchase your very own edition through Amazon. Enjoyed reading this! The film stars Jean Harlow, William Powell, Myrna Loy, and Spencer Tracy. A great job, as always. (Digression: It’s a treat to see the Powell-and-Harlow scenes, since they were a real-life couple. The rest of the cast is a real treat, too, aren’t they? It's quite sad to think that the kidney disease that would kill her in less than a year after this movie was released, was already at work pumping toxins into her system. From the early 1930s until the early 1950s, Rogers worked most frequently for MGM, where he helped write Tarzan and His Mate (1934) and For Me and My Gal (1942), among other films. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. I will have to track it down, and get my husband to watch it with me. Now I want to go watch this again! Words!” To access more information and read accompanying posts, please click on the following picture: As part of this blogathon’s theme, I recently co-authored an e-book, entitled Words! I have other blogathons I already committed to that I still have to write for, I'm going back to IU shortly, and I had gallbladder surgery recently that kept me away from my blogging (but not my film viewing!). Looking forward to your second post! Tracy is a newspaperman who keeps putting off his wedding to Harlow. Myrna Loy and William Powell in Libeled Lady. Filming on this movie was delayed by ten days because of her, following what was then diagnosed as sunburn poisoning. This is a beautifully written post and I love all the screenshots! She saved it to watch on a special occasion. Thanks for putting a smile on face. Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2019, Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2017. Because of all this, I just chose three wonderful stars -- sorry, my beloved Gene Tierney and Kate Hepburn! The two became engaged in 1936, and Harlow’s blue sapphire engagement ring can be spotted in Saratoga. When a socialite sues a big paper for libel, the editor responsible calls in the help of his ignored fiancée and a former employee to frame her and make the false story seem true. Words! After the success of Chicago, Watkins moved to Hollywood to write screenplays. And my personal favourite line? I had no idea that Jean Harlow wanted to write! The scheme is ridiculous. How Joan Harrison Became a Film Producer in 1940s Hollywood, Bugs Bunny and the Uranium PU-36 Explosive Space Modulator, Follow Silver Screenings on WordPress.com, Forgotten Filmcast Episode 34: Eyes in the Night, Proposal: Let’s Reappraise A Soldier’s Story. You’re right – he might be able to identify with William Powell’s attempts more than the rest of us. You see, talking about Rock Hudson is something I love to do, but it can be difficult to leave his personal life out of the discussion. Libeled Lady is brimming with fantastic comedic moments. Good thing the bosses said "no" - she was perfect as Gladys. Many actors have beautifully demonstrated this type of unfortunate circumstance, and one of our favourites is William Powell in the 1936 screwball comedy Libeled Lady. I adore Libelled Lady, and am looking forward to the remake. One of these days! Thanks to the immeasurable talents of many individuals, this film is sure to delight fans of classic cinema for generations to come. Image: pinterest.com. Who knew Harlow could do funny? William Powell always has been one of my favorite actors and he is great in this one. Thanks to your blog I am expanding my horizons. Walter Connolly, practically reprising his role from It Happened One Night plays the wealthy father. Libeled Lady marked the fifth of their fourteen films together. The MGM boss, Louis B. Mayer, shook his head at the suggestion ( he insisted the Powell/Loy teaming was what the public wanted ), and by the end of the film Harlow admitted that she enjoyed playing Gladys and the role was perfect for her. That’s when you know you’re alive. The scene where Harlow's character of Gladys marries Bill (William Powell) must have been especially poignant for her to play, given their off-screen relationship at the time. Bill attempt to impress Connie with his trout fishing skills and the two split up for some friendly competition. Enjoyed your write-up. Great stars at the top of their game. I wanted to see how it all ended but I really did not care what happened to any of them. He went fly fishing for the first time this summer, and would probably appreciate the scenes where Powell is trying to learn how to do it. To which Tracy as Warren replies, "How do you know how a house detective talks?" Performers like Jerry Lewis, Bob Hope, and Red Skelton have great films, but it can seem like overall, the bad films outweigh the good. Warren: Would I ask you to do this thing for me if I didn’t consider you practically my wife? A great job, as always. As much as I wanted to be scholarly while writing this piece, I soon discovered that it was pretty hard to do, strictly on a personal level. The four movie stars truly make Libeled Lady better than what it deserves to be. A glimpse into the careers of these writers offers an impressive resume of film projects. With love, marriages, and chaos running rampant, the film is a turbulent and constantly entertaining success. She could ace that as well. We have yet to see the ending to the film ( we're watching the movie in parts this week )...but we'll take your word on it that it's good! The worst aspect for me is that I really did not like any of the characters. ‘I thought that was rather clever of me.’ ‘Yes, I thought you thought so.’. It's great fun and deserves a better reputation. And Walter Connelly was the best rich-girl’s-dad of all time. Still with me? When Harlow was signed on to work on Libeled Lady, she wanted to play the part of Connie so that her character and Powell’s would wind up together.

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