Beloved Enemy

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

as Helen Drummond

Brian Aherne

as Dennis Riordan

Karen Morley

as Cathleen O'Brien

Henry Stephenson

as Lord Athleigh

David Niven

as Captain Gerald Preston

Jerome Cowan

as Tim O'Rourke

Donald Crisp

as Liam Burke

Ronald Sinclair

as Jerry O'Brien

Granville Bates

as Ryan

P.J. Kelly

as Rooney

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