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Beloved Enemy
Sign in to save1936 American drama film directed by H. C. Potter
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6.3In 1921, British Lord Athleigh arrives in Dublin with his daughter, Helen, to engage in peace talks. As wanted Irish rebel leader Dennis Riordan is not recognized in public, he is able to move about freely and saves the Athleighs from an assassination attempt by a radical faction. Dennis and Helen meet again and, unaware of his position, Helen falls in love with him. Later when Dennis admits his identity, Helen must make a fateful decision.
Released: 1936-12-2590 minDir: H. C. PotterDrama, Romance
Cast
- Merle Oberon as Helen Drummond
- Brian Aherne as Dennis Riordan
- Karen Morley as Cathleen O'Brien
- Henry Stephenson as Lord Athleigh
- David Niven as Captain Gerald Preston
- Jerome Cowan as Tim O'Rourke
Themes
- rebellion
- class differences
- ira (irish republican army)
- ireland
- occupation
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Ratings
IMDb
6.4/10
371 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
- Year
- 1936
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, War
- Rated
- Approved
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Wikidata facts
- Duration
- 86
- FilmAffinity ID
- 349178
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- publication date
- 1936-01-01
- title
- Beloved Enemy
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Categories
1930s war drama films1936 American films1936 drama films1936 English-language films1936 filmsAmerican black-and-white filmsAmerican war drama filmsCultural depictions of Michael Collins (Irish leader)English-language war drama filmsFilms about the Irish Republican ArmyFilms directed by H. C. PotterFilms scored by Alfred NewmanFilms set in 1921Films set in Dublin (city)Films set in IrelandFilms with screenplays by John L. BalderstonIrish War of Independence filmsSamuel Goldwyn Productions filmsTemplate film date with 1 release dateUnited Artists films