The read
Critics rate it 36 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 36 points higher than audiences do.
9 audience votes
Key crew
- H. C. PotterDirector
- Rose FrankenScreenplay
- William Brown MeloneyScreenplay
- Alfred NewmanOriginal Music Composer
- John L. BalderstonScreenplay
Cast
- Merle OberonHelen Drummond
- Brian AherneDennis Riordan
- Karen MorleyCathleen O'Brien
- Henry StephensonLord Athleigh
- David NivenCaptain Gerald Preston
- Jerome CowanTim O'Rourke
- Donald CrispLiam Burke
- Ronald SinclairJerry O'Brien
- Granville BatesRyan
- P.J. KellyRooney
- Leo McCabeConnor
- Pat O'MalleyPatrick Callahan
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Themes
rebellionclass differencesira (irish republican army)irelandoccupation