Dearest Enemy
Synopsis
This live TV adaptation of the Broadway musical "Dearest Enemy" from 1925 is based on an American Revolutionary War incident in September 1776 when Mary Lindley Murray, under orders from General George Washington, detained General William Howe and his British troops by serving them cake, wine and conversation in her Kips Bay, Manhattan home long enough for some 4,000 American soldiers, fleeing their loss in the Battle of Brooklyn, to reassemble in Washington Heights and join reinforcements to make a successful counterattack.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Liebman
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert Fields, Lorenz Hart, Neil Simon
- Original Title
- Dearest Enemy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- NBC Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Liebman
Herbert Fields, Lorenz Hart, Neil Simon
Max Liebman
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Max Liebman
Director
Max Liebman
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dearest Enemy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dearest Enemy about?
This live TV adaptation of the Broadway musical "Dearest Enemy" from 1925 is based on an American Revolutionary War incident in September 1776 when Mary Lindley Murray, under orders from General George Washington, detained General William Howe and his British troops by serving them cake, wine and conversation in her Kips Bay, Manhattan home long enough for some 4,000 American soldiers, fleeing their loss in the Battle of Brooklyn, to reassemble in Washington Heights and join reinforcements to make a successful counterattack.
Who directed Dearest Enemy?
Dearest Enemy was directed by Max Liebman.
Who stars in Dearest Enemy?
The principal cast of Dearest Enemy includes Anne Jeffreys, Robert Sterling, Cornelia Otis Skinner, Cyril Ritchard, Donald Burr.
When was Dearest Enemy released and how long is it?
Dearest Enemy was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.