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Friendly Enemies

Friendly Enemies

A Salute to Love!

1942 1h 35mDrama

During World War I, two German men friends who emigrated to the US and become millionaires agree on most things, with one major difference: one has taken the US side against Germany regarding the war, while the other stays stubbornly loyal to "the old country". His stubbornness results in tragedy for his old friend and a lesson in the consequences of blind loyalty.

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Synopsis

During World War I, two German men friends who emigrated to the US and become millionaires agree on most things, with one major difference: one has taken the US side against Germany regarding the war, while the other stays stubbornly loyal to "the old country". His stubbornness results in tragedy for his old friend and a lesson in the consequences of blind loyalty.

The vibe

friendshipworld war i

Behind it

Allan DwanAllan DwanDirector

Cast

Charles WinningerCharles WinningerKarl Pfeiffer
Charles RugglesCharles RugglesHeinrich Block
James CraigJames CraigBill Pfeiffer
Nancy KellyNancy KellyJune Block
Otto KrugerOtto KrugerAnton Miller
Ilka GrüningIlka GrüningMrs. Pfeffier
Charles LaneCharles LaneBraun
Greta MeyerGreta MeyerGretchen
Addison RichardsAddison RichardsInspector McCarthy
John PiffleSchnitzler
Ruth HolleyNora
Dick WesselDick WesselDelivery man

Director

Allan Dwan

Release date

21 Jun 1942

Runtime

1h 35m

Studio

Edward Small Productions, United Artists

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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