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Hold Back the Dawn

"Three great stars in the story of love...coldly conceived from a man's need, and a woman's desire!"

1941-09-26 Drama 1hr 56m

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.

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Hold Back the Dawn

Storyline

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.

  • Released
    1941-09-26
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    1hr 56m
  • Genre
    Drama, Romance
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English, Español
  • imdb-logo
    7.3
  • Production
    Paramount Pictures

Crew

Mitchell Leisen
Director
Billy Wilder
Writer
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Producer
Keywords:
jealousy mexico immigration border telephone gigolo tobacco teacher love american green card told in flashback

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Cast

Charles Boyer

Charles Boyer
Georges Iscovescu
Olivia de Havilland

Olivia de Havilland
Emmy Brown
Paulette Goddard

Paulette Goddard
Anita Shaughnessy
Victor Francen

Victor Francen
Van Den Luecken
Walter Abel

Walter Abel
Inspector Hammock
Curt Bois

Curt Bois
Bonbois
Rosemary DeCamp

Rosemary DeCamp
Berta Kurz
Eric Feldary

Eric Feldary
Josef Kurz
Nestor Paiva

Nestor Paiva
Flores
Eva Puig

Eva Puig
Lupita
Micheline Cheirel

Micheline Cheirel
Christine
Madeleine Lebeau

Madeleine Lebeau
Anni
Billy Lee

Billy Lee
Tony
Mikhail Rasumny

Mikhail Rasumny
Mechanic
Charles Arnt

Charles Arnt
Mr. MacAdams
Arthur Loft

Arthur Loft
Mr. Elvestad
Mitchell Leisen

Mitchell Leisen
Mr. Saxon
Norman Ainsley

Norman Ainsley
Waiter with Tray (uncredited)
George Anderson

George Anderson
Emmy's Doctor (uncredited)
Gertrude Astor

Gertrude Astor
Young Woman in Bar (uncredited)
Leon Belasco

Leon Belasco
Mr. Spitzer (uncredited)
Karin Booth

Karin Booth
Girl at Desk (uncredited)
Bobby Callahan

Bobby Callahan
Child (uncredited)
Stephen Chase

Stephen Chase
Cop in Patrol Car (uncredited)
Russ Clark

Russ Clark
Cop in Patrol Car (uncredited)
Chester Clute

Chester Clute
Man in Climax Bar (uncredited)
Frank Dae

Frank Dae
Horace - Elderly Kiwanis Gentleman (uncredited)
Gordon De Main

Gordon De Main
Immigration Guard (uncredited)
Brian Donlevy

Brian Donlevy
Movie Actor (uncredited)
James Flavin

James Flavin
Immigration Guard (uncredited)
Donald Douglas

Donald Douglas
Joe (uncredited)
Jimmie Dundee

Jimmie Dundee
Policeman (uncredited)
William D. Faralla

William D. Faralla
Assistant Director (uncredited)
Martin Faust

Martin Faust
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Edward Fielding

Edward Fielding
American Consul (uncredited)
Antonio Filauri

Antonio Filauri
Mexican Priest (uncredited)
John Hamilton

John Hamilton
Mac - Studio Receptionist (uncredited)
Mitchell Ingraham

Mitchell Ingraham
Kiwanis Group Member (uncredited)
Soledad Jiménez

Soledad Jiménez
Old Peón's Wife (uncredited)
Kitty Kelly

Kitty Kelly
American Lady at Bullfight (uncredited)
Veronica Lake

Veronica Lake
Movie Actress (uncredited)
Harold Landon

Harold Landon
Studio Tour Guide (uncredited)
Mala

Mala
Young Mexican Bridegroom (uncredited)
Francisco Marán

Francisco Marán
Mexican Doctor (uncredited)
Buddy Messinger

Buddy Messinger
Hospital Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Ella Neal

Ella Neal
Bride (uncredited)
Mrs. Wilfrid North

Mrs. Wilfrid North
Elderly Kiwanis Gentleman's Wife (uncredited)
Jean Phillips

Jean Phillips
Nurse at Desk (uncredited)
Henry Roquemore

Henry Roquemore
Clarence - Driver of Car (uncredited)
Tony Roux

Tony Roux
Third Mechanic (uncredited)
Harry Shannon

Harry Shannon
American Immigration Official (uncredited)
Jesús Topete

Jesús Topete
Second Mechanic (uncredited)
Carlos Villarías

Carlos Villarías
Mexican Judge (uncredited)
Richard Webb

Richard Webb
Movie Actor in Role of Jeff (uncredited)
June Wilkins

June Wilkins
Vivienne Worthington (uncredited)
Sonny Boy Williams

Sonny Boy Williams
Sam (uncredited)

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