Beloved Enemy

In Lux Radio Theater’s powerful New Year’s broadcast, “Beloved Enemy: A Rebel’s Heart, A Nation’s Hope”, Brian Aherne stars as Dennis Reardon, a passionate leader of the Irish independence movement in 1921, and Madeline Carroll shines as Lady Helen Athlee, the daughter of a British diplomat. When Dennis risks everything to fight for his country’s freedom, he finds his convictions tested by an unlikely romance with the woman who stands on the other side of the struggle.   As political tensions erupt and assassins close in, Dennis must choose between the ideals that define him and the love that transforms him. Adapted from the Samuel Goldwyn film, this sweeping historical drama features unforgettable performances by C. Aubrey Smith and Donald Crisp, and captures the hope, heartbreak, and heroism of a revolution fueled by love and sacrifice.   Cast Members: Brian Aherne, Madeline Carroll, C. Aubrey Smith, Donald Crisp, Louis Silvers, Cecil B. DeMille Special Guests: Ted Lesser (Paramount), Walter Hoffman (special effects)