Movie·1941·1h 56m
Hold Back the Dawn
Three great stars in the story of love...coldly conceived from a man's need, and a woman's desire!
Directed By
Mitchell Leisen
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
Romanian-French gigolo Georges Iscovescu wishes to enter the USA. Stopped in Mexico by the quota system, he decides to marry an American, then desert her and join his old partner Anita, who's done likewise. But after sweeping teacher Emmy Brown off her feet, he finds her so sweet that love and jealousy endanger his plans.
Written By
Billy Wilder, Charles Brackett
Producer
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Cinematography
Leo Tover
Editor
Doane Harrison
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
50 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Charles Boyer
Georges Iscovescu
Olivia de Havilland
Emmy Brown
Paulette Goddard
Anita Shaughnessy
Victor Francen
Van Den Luecken
Walter Abel
Inspector Hammock
Curt Bois
Bonbois
Rosemary DeCamp
Berta Kurz
Eric Feldary
Josef Kurz
Nestor Paiva
Flores
Eva Puig
Lupita
Micheline Cheirel
Christine
Madeleine Lebeau
Anni
Billy Lee
Tony
Mikhail Rasumny
Mechanic
Charles Arnt
Mr. MacAdams
Arthur Loft
Mr. Elvestad
Mitchell Leisen
Mr. Saxon
Norman Ainsley
Waiter with Tray (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Doane Harrison
Editor
Ketti Frings
Story
Mitchell Leisen
Director
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Producer
Billy Wilder
Writer
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Charles Brackett
Writer
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