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.
Acting
Merle Oberon's luminous presence carries the emotional weight effortlessly.
Production
Art Deco Dublin sets that look nothing like Dublin but absolutely gorgeous.
Director
H. C. Potter
Merle Oberon
Helen Drummond
Brian Aherne
Dennis Riordan
Karen Morley
Cathleen O'Brien
Henry Stephenson
Lord Athleigh
David Niven
Captain Gerald Preston
Jerome Cowan
Tim O'Rourke
Donald Crisp
Liam Burke
Ronald Sinclair
Jerry O'Brien
Granville Bates
Ryan
Pat O'Malley
Patrick Callahan
Jack Mulhall
Casey
Claude King
Colonel Loder
Wyndham Standing
Thornton
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during the Anglo-Irish Trade War, the film's sympathetic IRA portrayal caused British censorship headaches and American confusion about Irish politics.
David Niven appears in an early supporting role as the other man — supposedly the producers wanted him for Dennis but felt he wasn't 'rebel enough' yet.
US
