Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 1941 · 1h 56m

Hold Back the Dawn

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Director
Mitchell Leisen
Cast
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
Crew
Leo Tover — Director of Photography Doane Harrison — Editor Charles Brackett — Writer Billy Wilder — Writer Ketti Frings — Story Arthur Hornblow Jr. — Producer
Tagline

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

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.

Mood & Themes
jealousymexicoimmigrationbordertelephonegigolotobaccoteacherloveamericangreen cardtold in flashback
Key Collaborators
Mitchell Leisen Director Leo Tover Director of Photography Doane Harrison Editor Charles Brackett Writer Billy Wilder Writer Ketti Frings Story Arthur Hornblow Jr. Producer Edith Head Costume Design
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