Beloved Enemy (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1936, Beloved Enemy is a drama and romance film directed by H. C. Potter, running about 90 minutes. “LOVE KEEPS A DATE WITH DESTINY IN THIS THRILLING STORY OF A WOMAN WHO BETRAYED THE MAN SHE LOVED!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Beloved Enemy stars Merle Oberon as Helen Drummond, Brian Aherne as Dennis Riordan, Karen Morley as Cathleen O'Brien and Henry Stephenson as Lord Athleigh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Beloved Enemy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beloved Enemy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beloved Enemy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beloved Enemy (1936)?
- In US, Beloved Enemy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beloved Enemy worth watching?
- Beloved Enemy holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beloved Enemy?
- Beloved Enemy stars Merle Oberon, Brian Aherne, Karen Morley, Henry Stephenson and David Niven.
- When was Beloved Enemy released?
- Beloved Enemy was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.