
Hold Back the Dawn
Three great stars in the story of love...coldly conceived from a man's need, and a woman's desire!
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Hold Back the Dawn
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Release Date: 1941-09-26
- Runtime: 116 minutes
- Rating: 6.64/10 (43 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Paramount Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.0511
- Languages: English, Spanish
Cast & Crew

Charles Boyer
as Georges Iscovescu

Olivia de Havilland
as Emmy Brown

Paulette Goddard
as Anita Shaughnessy

Victor Francen
as Van Den Luecken

Walter Abel
as Inspector Hammock

Curt Bois
as Bonbois

Rosemary DeCamp
as Berta Kurz

Eric Feldary
as Josef Kurz

Nestor Paiva
as Flores

Eva Puig
as Lupita
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What is Hold Back the Dawn?▼
Hold Back the Dawn is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1941-09-26.
Who are the main actors in Hold Back the Dawn?▼
The main cast includes Charles Boyer, Olivia de Havilland, Paulette Goddard, Victor Francen, Walter Abel, .
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Is Hold Back the Dawn based on a true story?▼
Three great stars in the story of love...coldly conceived from a man's need, and a woman's desire!
What is the IMDb rating of Hold Back the Dawn?▼
Hold Back the Dawn has an IMDb rating of 6.64/10 based on 43 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Hold Back the Dawn?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Hold Back the Dawn?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Hold Back the Dawn filmed?▼
Hold Back the Dawn was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Hold Back the Dawn?▼
The total runtime of Hold Back the Dawn is 116 minutes.
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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
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