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Beloved Enemy

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Beloved Enemy
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1hr 26min
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1936
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Synopsis: This lavishly appointed Sam Goldwyn soap opera is set in Ireland during "the troubles." Irish rebel leader Dennis Reardon (Brian Aherne) falls in love with Lady Helen Drummond (Merle Oberon), the aristocratic daughter of British diplomat Lord Athleigh (Henry Stephenson). Reardon's underground associates, not so romantically inclined, assume that their leader has sold out to the enemy, when in fact he is working tirelessly for an honorable and equitable end to the hostilities. His best friend O'Rourke ... Full Synopsis
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Beloved Enemy is a soap opera, and if considered on that level it is a very satisfying one. There are star-crossed lovers, with one fated to come to an unhappy end before their love can really and truly blossom. There are valor and heroism and obstacles to overcome, and these are employed in the time-honored fashion with rewarding results. And perhaps if Enemy had been set in a fictional country, it ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Helen Drummond
Dennis Riordan
Cathleen O'Brien
O'Rourke
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