Beloved Enemy (1936)

6.3/10 90 min Drama Romance

Overview

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.

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

Pat O'Malley

Patrick Callahan

Jack Mulhall

Casey

Claude King

Colonel Loder

Wyndham Standing

Thornton

Robert Strange

Perrins

Leyland Hodgson

Hawkins

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