Hold Back the Dawn
English • 1941 • 1h 56m
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Director
Synopsis
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.
Credits
Crew
DirectorMitchell Leisen
WriterBilly Wilder, Charles Brackett
CinematographerLeo Tover
ComposerVictor Young
EditorDoane Harrison
ProducerArthur Hornblow Jr.
Cast
Charles Boyeras Georges Iscovescu
Olivia de Havillandas Emmy Brown
Paulette Goddardas Anita Shaughnessy