Beloved Enemy
“LOVE KEEPS A DATE WITH DESTINY IN THIS THRILLING STORY OF A WOMAN WHO BETRAYED THE MAN SHE LOVED!”
Synopsis
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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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
Leo McCabe
Connor
Pat O'Malley
Patrick Callahan
Jack Mulhall
Casey
Claude King
Colonel Loder
Wyndham Standing
Thornton
Robert Strange
Perrins
Lionel Pape
Crump
John Burton
Hall
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- H. C. Potter
- Screenplay & Story
- Rose Franken, William Brown Meloney, John L. Balderston
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Beloved Enemy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
H. C. Potter
Rose Franken, William Brown Meloney, John L. Balderston
Alfred Newman
Gregg Toland
Sherman Todd
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
H. C. Potter
Director
Rose Franken
Screenplay
William Brown Meloney
Screenplay
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Sherman Todd
Editor
Omar Kiam
Costume Design
Gregg Toland
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
John L. Balderston
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beloved Enemy
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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?
The principal cast of Beloved Enemy includes Merle Oberon, Brian Aherne, Karen Morley, Henry Stephenson, David Niven.
When was Beloved Enemy released and how long is it?
Beloved Enemy was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Beloved Enemy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beloved Enemy was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beloved Enemy?
Beloved Enemy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).