Libby Taylor

Acting

Libby Taylor

Born April 20, 1902 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Died August 23, 1961 · aged 59

No biography available.

Known For

Libeled LadyLibeled Lady · 1936
Libeled Lady
7.31936
MovieComedyRomance
When a major newspaper accuses wealthy socialite Connie Allenbury of being a home-wrecker, and she files a multi-million-dollar libel lawsuit, the publication's frazzled head editor, Warren Haggerty, must find a way to turn the tables on her. Soon Haggerty's harried fiancée, Gladys Benton, and his dashing friend Bill Chandler are in on a scheme that aims to discredit Connie, with amusing and unexpected results.
The Toy WifeThe Toy Wife · 1938
The Toy Wife
5.01938
MovieDrama
A Southern belle finds herself torn between two suitors.
Three Smart GirlsThree Smart Girls · 1936
Three Smart Girls
6.51936
MovieComedyRomance
The three Craig sisters – Penny, Kay, and Joan – go to New York to stop their divorced father from marrying gold digger Donna Lyons and reunite him with their mother.
Society DoctorSociety Doctor · 1935
Society Doctor
7.31935
MovieDrama
Two surgeons in love with a nurse end their rivalry in the operating room.
Tomorrow Is ForeverTomorrow Is Forever · 1946
Tomorrow Is Forever
6.31946
MovieDramaRomance
In 1918, Elizabeth MacDonald learns that her husband, John Andrew, has been killed in the war. Elizabeth bears John's son and eventually marries her kindly boss. Unknown to her, John has survived but is horribly disfigured and remains in Europe. Years later, on the eve of World War II, Elizabeth refuses to agree to her son's request to enlist and is stunned when an eerily familiar stranger named Kessler arrives from abroad and becomes involved.
I'm No AngelI'm No Angel · 1933
I'm No Angel
6.41933
MovieComedyRomance
Bold performer Tira works as dancing beauty and lion tamer at a fair. Out of an urgent financial need, she agrees to a risky new number: she'll put her head into the lion's mouth! With this attraction, the circus makes it to New York and Tira can pursue her dearest occupation — flirting with rich men and accepting expensive presents.
Babes in ArmsBabes in Arms · 1939
Babes in Arms
6.41939
MovieComedyMusic
Mickey Moran, son of two vaudeville veterans, decides to put up his own vaudeville show with his girlfriend Patsy Barton. But child actress Rosalie wants to make a comeback and replace Patsy both professionally and as Mickey's girl.
Blonde InspirationBlonde Inspiration · 1941
Blonde Inspiration
5.81941
MovieComedy
A writer of pulp Westerns cranks out more words than his editor and publisher want to pay for.

Movies

Libeled LadyLibeled Lady · 1936
Libeled Lady
7.31936
MovieComedyRomance
When a major newspaper accuses wealthy socialite Connie Allenbury of being a home-wrecker, and she files a multi-million-dollar libel lawsuit, the publication's frazzled head editor, Warren Haggerty, must find a way to turn the tables on her. Soon Haggerty's harried fiancée, Gladys Benton, and his dashing friend Bill Chandler are in on a scheme that aims to discredit Connie, with amusing and unexpected results.
The Toy WifeThe Toy Wife · 1938
The Toy Wife
5.01938
MovieDrama
A Southern belle finds herself torn between two suitors.
Three Smart GirlsThree Smart Girls · 1936
Three Smart Girls
6.51936
MovieComedyRomance
The three Craig sisters – Penny, Kay, and Joan – go to New York to stop their divorced father from marrying gold digger Donna Lyons and reunite him with their mother.
Society DoctorSociety Doctor · 1935
Society Doctor
7.31935
MovieDrama
Two surgeons in love with a nurse end their rivalry in the operating room.
Tomorrow Is ForeverTomorrow Is Forever · 1946
Tomorrow Is Forever
6.31946
MovieDramaRomance
In 1918, Elizabeth MacDonald learns that her husband, John Andrew, has been killed in the war. Elizabeth bears John's son and eventually marries her kindly boss. Unknown to her, John has survived but is horribly disfigured and remains in Europe. Years later, on the eve of World War II, Elizabeth refuses to agree to her son's request to enlist and is stunned when an eerily familiar stranger named Kessler arrives from abroad and becomes involved.
I'm No AngelI'm No Angel · 1933
I'm No Angel
6.41933
MovieComedyRomance
Bold performer Tira works as dancing beauty and lion tamer at a fair. Out of an urgent financial need, she agrees to a risky new number: she'll put her head into the lion's mouth! With this attraction, the circus makes it to New York and Tira can pursue her dearest occupation — flirting with rich men and accepting expensive presents.
Babes in ArmsBabes in Arms · 1939
Babes in Arms
6.41939
MovieComedyMusic
Mickey Moran, son of two vaudeville veterans, decides to put up his own vaudeville show with his girlfriend Patsy Barton. But child actress Rosalie wants to make a comeback and replace Patsy both professionally and as Mickey's girl.
Blonde InspirationBlonde Inspiration · 1941
Blonde Inspiration
5.81941
MovieComedy
A writer of pulp Westerns cranks out more words than his editor and publisher want to pay for.
Transient LadyTransient Lady · 1935
Transient Lady
6.31935
MovieRomanceAction
A senator's brother turns up murdered, and the senator tries to pin the blame on a man he knows is innocent.
Santa Fe TrailSanta Fe Trail · 1940
Santa Fe Trail
5.81940
MovieWestern
As a penalty for fighting fellow classmates days before graduating from West Point, J.E.B. Stuart, George Armstrong Custer and four friends are assigned to the 2nd Cavalry, stationed at Fort Leavenworth. While there they aid in the capture and execution of the abolitionist, John Brown following the Battle of Harper's Ferry.
Broadway Melody of 1940Broadway Melody of 1940 · 1940
Broadway Melody of 1940
6.81940
MovieMusicRomance
Johnny Brett and King Shaw are an unsuccessful dance team in New York. A producer discovers Brett as the new partner for Clare Bennett, but Brett, who thinks he is one of the people they lent money to, gives him the name of his partner.
The Great ZiegfeldThe Great Ziegfeld · 1936
The Great Ziegfeld
6.31936
MovieMusicDrama
At the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, sideshow barker Florenz Ziegfeld turns the tables on his more-successful neighbor Billings, and also steals his girlfriend. This pattern repeats throughout their lives, as Ziegfeld makes and loses many fortunes putting on ever-bigger, more spectacular shows
Society MugsSociety Mugs · 1946
Society Mugs
7.01946
MovieComedy
Muriel Allen needs an escort to Alice Preston's dinner party, and her maid Petunia mistakenly places a telephone call to Acme Exterminators instead of Acme Escorts. It's Shemp and Tom to the rescue, and they're assumed to be cultured college seniors. Guest of honor Lord Wafflebottom follows the pest exterminators' lead in proper American party manners, turning the dinner party into an uncouth display. When mice are conveniently spotted, the boys go to work, disrupting the party and the entire mansion.
The Little FoxesThe Little Foxes · 1941
The Little Foxes
7.51941
MovieDrama
In 1900, a clan attempts to strike a deal with a Chicago industrialist to get him to build cotton mills in their Deep South town.
Belle of the NinetiesBelle of the Nineties · 1934
Belle of the Nineties
6.11934
MovieComedyDrama
Nightclub entertainer Ruby Carter moves from St. Louis to New Orleans to escape Tiger Kid. At Ace Lamont's club, she gains fame but faces drama with Ace's ex Molly. A jewel theft and fixed fight lead to confrontations.
For Me and My GalFor Me and My Gal · 1942
For Me and My Gal
6.51942
MovieRomanceWar
Two vaudeville performers fall in love, but find their relationship tested by the arrival of WWI.
Imitation of LifeImitation of Life · 1934
Imitation of Life
7.01934
MovieDramaRomance
A struggling widow and her daughter take in a black housekeeper and her fair-skinned daughter. The two women start a successful business but face familial, identity, and racial issues along the way.
Al Jennings of OklahomaAl Jennings of Oklahoma · 1951
Al Jennings of Oklahoma
5.81951
MovieWestern
Film based on the story of Al Jennings, a former train robber turned attorney.
The Amazing Dr. ClitterhouseThe Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse · 1938
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
7.21938
MovieCrimeDrama
A wealthy society doctor decides to research the medical aspects of criminal behaviour by becoming one himself. He joins a gang of thieves and proceeds to wrest leadership of the gang away from its extremely resentful leader.
The BuccaneerThe Buccaneer · 1938
The Buccaneer
6.41938
MovieAdventure
French pirate Jean Lafitte rescues a girl and joins the War of 1812.
Saratoga TrunkSaratoga Trunk · 1945
Saratoga Trunk
6.11945
MovieDramaRomance
An opportunistic Texas gambler and the exiled Creole daughter of an aristocratic family join forces to achieve justice from the society that has ostracized them.
The Last Train from MadridThe Last Train from Madrid · 1937
The Last Train from Madrid
4.81937
MovieActionAdventure
The story of seven people: their lives and love affairs in Madrid during the Civil War.
Coney IslandConey Island · 1943
Coney Island
6.31943
MovieComedyMusic
Set at the turn of the century, smooth talking con man Eddie Johnson weasels his way into a job at friend and rival Joe Rocco's Coney Island night spot. Eddie meets the club's star attraction (and Joe's love interest), Kate Farley, a brash singer with a penchant for flashy clothes. Eddie and Kate argue as he tries to soften her image. Eventually, Kate becomes the toast of Coney Island and the two fall in love. Joe then tries to sabotage their marriage plans.
The Hard WayThe Hard Way · 1943
The Hard Way
6.41943
MovieDrama
Helen Chernen pushes her younger sister Katherine into show business in order to escape their small town poverty.