Libel (1959)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 40min
- Drama, Mystery
- 25 Feb 1960 (West Germany)
- Movie
- Nominated for 1 Oscar.
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Cast verified as complete
| Dirk Bogarde | ... |
Sir Mark Loddon / Frank Welney / Number Fifteen
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| Olivia de Havilland | ... |
Lady Loddon
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| Paul Massie | ... |
Jeffrey Buckenham
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| Robert Morley | ... |
Sir Wilfred
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| Wilfrid Hyde-White | ... |
Foxley
(as Wilfrid Hyde White)
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| Anthony Dawson | ... |
Gerald Loddon
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| Richard Wattis | ... |
The Judge
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Richard Dimbleby | ... |
Richard Dimbleby
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| Martin Miller | ... |
Dr. Schrott
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| Millicent Martin | ... |
Maisie
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Toke Townley | ... |
Associate
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Deering Wells | ... |
Editor
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| Bill Shine | ... |
The Guide
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Ivan Samson | ... |
Admiral Loddon
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| Sebastian Saville | ... |
Michael Loddon
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| Richard Pearson | ... |
The Butler
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| Robert Shaw | ... |
First Photographer
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| Geoffrey Bayldon | ... |
Second Photographer
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Gordon Sterne | ... |
Maddox
(as Gordon Stern)
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Arthur Howard | ... |
Car Salesman
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| Joyce Carey | ... |
Miss Sykes
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Josephine Middleton | ... |
Mrs. Squire
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| Kenneth Griffith | ... |
Fitch
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| Barbara Archer | ... |
Barmaid
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Tony Doonan | ... |
Man at Bar
(as Anthony Doonan)
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Vanda Hudson | ... |
Girl in Street
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Jack Armstrong | ... |
Spectator in Courtroom (uncredited)
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Joe Beckett | ... |
Spectator in Courtroom (uncredited)
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Wallace Bosco | ... |
Man Sitting Next to Sir Mark in Court (uncredited)
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Peter Evans | ... |
Spectator in Courtroom (uncredited)
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Fred Griffiths | ... |
Darts Player in Pub (uncredited)
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Pat Hagan | ... |
Court Usher (uncredited)
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Patrick Halpin | ... |
Barrister (uncredited)
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| Victor Harrington | ... |
Barrister (uncredited)
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| Sam Kydd | ... |
Newspaper Vendor (uncredited)
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Aileen Lewis | ... |
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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Joe Phelps | ... |
Man in Courthouse Cafe (uncredited)
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Pat Ryan | ... |
Spectator in Courtroom (uncredited)
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Arnold Schulkes | ... |
Spectator in Courtroom (uncredited)
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Jack Sharp | ... |
Darts Player in Pub (uncredited)
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Fred Stroud | ... |
Man Leaving Courtroom (uncredited)
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| Reg Thomason | ... |
Barrister (uncredited)
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Dervis Ward | ... |
Charlie - Publican (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Anthony Asquith | ||
Written by
| Anatole de Grunwald | ... | (screenplay by) and |
| Karl Tunberg | ... | (screenplay by) |
| Edward Wooll | ... | (based on the play by) |
Produced by
| Anatole de Grunwald | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Pierre Rouve | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Benjamin Frankel | ||
Cinematography by
| Robert Krasker | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Frank Clarke | ||
Editorial Department
| Peter Elliott | ... | first assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Irene Howard | ... | (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Paul Sheriff | ||
Makeup Department
| Joan Johnstone | ... | hair stylist |
| Bill Lodge | ... | makeup artist (as W. Lodge) |
Production Management
| Roy Parkinson | ... | executive in charge of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| David Middlemas | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Maurice Fowler | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Robert Carrick | ... | sound editor |
| J.B. Smith | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Gerry Turner | ... | sound recordist |
| A.W. Watkins | ... | recording supervisor |
Visual Effects by
| Tom Howard | ... | photographic effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Douglas Adamsson | ... | photographer: second unit (as Douglas Adamson) |
| Denys N. Coop | ... | camera operator (as Denys Coop) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Christian Dior | ... | costumes: Olivia de Havilland |
| Felix Evans | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Music Department
| Benjamin Frankel | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Betty Harley | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Arthur Davey | ... | head of administration |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1959) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1959) (United States) (theatrical)
- Metro (1960) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1960) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1962) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- CBS (1969) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Warner Home Video (2011) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A Canadian commercial pilot sees a telecast in London of an interview with Sir Mark Lodden (Sir Dirk Bogarde) at his home. The Canadian is convinced that the baronet is a fraud, that he is actually a look-alike actor named Frank Welney (Sir Dirk Bogarde). The Canadian, the baronet, and the actor were all prisoners in the same German camp during the war and escaped together. One of them disappeared during the escape. Was he Sir Mark or Welney? The tabloids have a field day with the Canadian's accusations, and Lady Margaret Lodden (Olivia de Havilland) urges her husband to sue for libel and engage the distinguished barrister Sir Wilfred (Robert Morley). The long drawn-out case is made complex by the fact that Sir Mark is not quite sure of his identity. Injured in the war, he stutters on occasion and has difficulty remembering portions of his life. As the evidence sways back and forth in court, it begins to appear that Sir Mark is an impostor and the possible murderer of the missing baronet. Even his wife is convinced of his guilt and turns against him. She denounces him as a stranger who stole her love. Written by alfiehitchie |
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| Taglines | The surprise witness ! The searching question ! The perjured testimony ! The accusing finger ! The shattering truth ! See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $615,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The original Broadway production of "Libel", produced in 1935, was directed by Otto Preminger, years before he made his Hollywood debut as a movie director. See more » |
| Goofs | In opening credits, Arthur Davey is listed as In Charge of Adminstration; no way of missing the obvious error - it takes up half the screen; of course, it should be Administration. How can such glaring errors be missed by editors. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References Apasionada (1952). See more » |