They Dare Not Love
“GIVE ME THIS DANCE...AND I'LL GLADLY DIE TO SAVE THE MAN YOU BELONG TO!”
Synopsis
An Austrian prince flees his homeland when the Nazis take over and settles in London. After meeting a beautiful Austrian émigré who makes him realize his mistake in leaving, he strikes a deal with the Nazis to return in exchange for some Austrian prisoners, but quickly discovers that the Nazis are not to be trusted.
Top Cast
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George Brent
Prince Kurt von Rotenberg
Martha Scott
Marta Keller
Paul Lukas
Baron von Helsing
Peter Cushing
Sub-Lieutenant Blackler
Sig Arno
Louis
Georgia Backus
German Secretary
Edgar Barrier
Capt. Wilhelm Ehrhardt
Don Beddoe
Second Sailor
Nicholas Bela
First Sailor (uncredited)
Leon Belasco
Pierre
Roman Bohnen
Baron Shafter
Nina Borget
Stewardess
Harry C. Bradley
Harry C. Bradley
Prof. Keller
Lloyd Bridges
Blonde Officer
Stanley Brown
Michael
Jack Chefe
Deck Steward
Leslie Denison
English Father
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Whale
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Vajda, James Edward Grant, Charles Bennett
- Original Title
- They Dare Not Love
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Whale
Ernest Vajda, James Edward Grant, Charles Bennett
Franz Planer
Al Clark
Samuel Bischoff
Department Leadership Roster
Samuel Bischoff
Producer
Ernest Vajda
Writer
James Whale
Director
Charles Bennett
Writer
Al Clark
Editor
Franz Planer
Director of Photography
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What is They Dare Not Love about?
An Austrian prince flees his homeland when the Nazis take over and settles in London. After meeting a beautiful Austrian émigré who makes him realize his mistake in leaving, he strikes a deal with the Nazis to return in exchange for some Austrian prisoners, but quickly discovers that the Nazis are not to be trusted.
Who directed They Dare Not Love?
They Dare Not Love was directed by James Whale.
Who stars in They Dare Not Love?
The principal cast of They Dare Not Love includes George Brent, Martha Scott, Paul Lukas, Peter Cushing, Sig Arno.
When was They Dare Not Love released and how long is it?
They Dare Not Love was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.