

Beloved Enemy
1936-12-25 · 90 min · ★ 6.3
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.
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- Directors
- H. C. Potter
- Production companies
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Merle OberonHelen Drummond
Brian AherneDennis Riordan
Karen MorleyCathleen O'Brien
Henry StephensonLord Athleigh
David NivenCaptain Gerald Preston
Jerome CowanTim O'Rourke
Donald CrispLiam Burke
Ronald SinclairJerry O'Brien
Granville BatesRyan
Pat O'MalleyPatrick Callahan
Jack MulhallCasey
Claude KingColonel Loder
Wyndham StandingThornton
Robert StrangePerrins
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