Beloved Enemy (1936)
LOVE KEEPS A DATE WITH DESTINY IN THIS THRILLING STORY OF A WOMAN WHO BETRAYED THE MAN SHE LOVED!
In 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.
Director: H. C. Potter
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: December 25, 1936
Cast
- Merle Oberon - Helen Drummond
- Brian Aherne - Dennis Riordan
- Karen Morley - Cathleen O'Brien
- Henry Stephenson - Lord Athleigh
- David Niven - Captain Gerald Preston
- Jerome Cowan - Tim O'Rourke
- Donald Crisp - Liam Burke
- Ronald Sinclair - Jerry O'Brien
- Granville Bates - Ryan
- P.J. Kelly - Rooney
Screenplay
- Rose Franken (Screenplay)
- William Brown Meloney (Screenplay)
- John L. Balderston (Screenplay)
Music: Alfred Newman
Cinematography: Gregg Toland
Editing: Sherman Todd
Production: Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Young Love and Rebellious Spirits, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
rebellion, class differences, ira (irish republican army), ireland, occupation
More Films by Director: H. C. Potter
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beloved Enemy about?
- In 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.
- Who directed Beloved Enemy?
- Beloved Enemy was directed by H. C. Potter.
- Who stars in Beloved Enemy?
- Beloved Enemy stars Merle Oberon, Brian Aherne, Karen Morley, Henry Stephenson, David Niven, Jerome Cowan.
- How long is Beloved Enemy?
- Beloved Enemy has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Beloved Enemy?
- Beloved Enemy is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Beloved Enemy produced?
- Beloved Enemy was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Beloved Enemy?
- The themes of Beloved Enemy include: Young Love and Rebellious Spirits, Social Commentary and Reflection.