Dearest Enemy (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film
Released in 1955, Dearest Enemy is a war, music and tv movie film directed by Max Liebman, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Dearest Enemy stars Anne Jeffreys as Betsy Winthrop, Robert Sterling as John Copeland, Cornelia Otis Skinner as Mrs. Murray and Cyril Ritchard as Gen. Howe, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dearest Enemy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dearest Enemy tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dearest Enemy (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dearest Enemy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Dearest Enemy?
- Dearest Enemy stars Anne Jeffreys, Robert Sterling, Cornelia Otis Skinner, Cyril Ritchard and Donald Burr.
- When was Dearest Enemy released?
- Dearest Enemy was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.