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    Hold Back the Dawn

    116'

    1941-09-26

    6.7

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

    Drama,Romance

    Overview:

    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.

    WritingKetti FringsDirectingMitchell Leisen

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    Cast

    1

    Georges Iscovescu

    Charles Boyer

    2

    Emmy Brown

    Olivia de Havilland

    1

    Anita Shaughnessy

    Paulette Goddard

    1

    Van Den Luecken

    Victor Francen

    1

    Inspector Hammock

    Walter Abel

    1

    Bonbois

    Curt Bois

    1

    Berta Kurz

    Rosemary DeCamp

    1

    Josef Kurz

    Eric Feldary

    1

    Flores

    Nestor Paiva

    1

    Lupita

    Eva Puig

    1

    Christine

    Micheline Cheirel

    1

    Anni

    Madeleine Lebeau

    1

    Tony

    Billy Lee

    1

    Mechanic

    Mikhail Rasumny

    1

    Mr. MacAdams

    Charles Arnt

    1

    Mr. Elvestad

    Arthur Loft

    1

    Mr. Saxon

    Mitchell Leisen

    1

    Waiter with Tray (uncredited)

    Norman Ainsley

    1

    Emmy's Doctor (uncredited)

    George Anderson

    1

    Young Woman in Bar (uncredited)

    Gertrude Astor

    1

    Mr. Spitzer (uncredited)

    Leon Belasco

    1

    Girl at Desk (uncredited)

    Karin Booth

    1

    Child (uncredited)

    Bobby Callahan

    1

    Cop in Patrol Car (uncredited)

    Stephen Chase

    1

    Cop in Patrol Car (uncredited)

    Russ Clark

    1

    Man in Climax Bar (uncredited)

    Chester Clute

    1

    Horace - Elderly Kiwanis Gentleman (uncredited)

    Frank Dae

    1

    Immigration Guard (uncredited)

    Gordon De Main

    2

    Movie Actor (uncredited)

    Brian Donlevy

    1

    Immigration Guard (uncredited)

    James Flavin

    1

    Joe (uncredited)

    Donald Douglas

    1

    Policeman (uncredited)

    Jimmie Dundee

    1

    Assistant Director (uncredited)

    William D. Faralla

    1

    Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)

    Martin Faust

    1

    American Consul (uncredited)

    Edward Fielding

    1

    Mexican Priest (uncredited)

    Antonio Filauri

    1

    Mac - Studio Receptionist (uncredited)

    John Hamilton

    1

    Kiwanis Group Member (uncredited)

    Mitchell Ingraham

    1

    Old Peón's Wife (uncredited)

    Soledad Jiménez

    1

    American Lady at Bullfight (uncredited)

    Kitty Kelly

    1

    Movie Actress (uncredited)

    Veronica Lake

    1

    Studio Tour Guide (uncredited)

    Harold Landon

    1

    Young Mexican Bridegroom (uncredited)

    Mala

    1

    Mexican Doctor (uncredited)

    Francisco Marán

    1

    Hospital Elevator Operator (uncredited)

    Buddy Messinger

    1

    Bride (uncredited)

    Ella Neal

    1

    Elderly Kiwanis Gentleman's Wife (uncredited)

    Mrs. Wilfrid North

    1

    Nurse at Desk (uncredited)

    Jean Phillips

    1

    Clarence - Driver of Car (uncredited)

    Henry Roquemore

    1

    Third Mechanic (uncredited)

    Tony Roux

    1

    American Immigration Official (uncredited)

    Harry Shannon

    1

    Second Mechanic (uncredited)

    Jesús Topete

    1

    Mexican Judge (uncredited)

    Carlos Villarías

    1

    Movie Actor in Role of Jeff (uncredited)

    Richard Webb

    1

    Vivienne Worthington (uncredited)

    June Wilkins

    1

    Sam (uncredited)

    Sonny Boy Williams

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
      2. Spanish
    • List of companies:
      1. Paramount Pictures
    • Vote Count: 51
    • Popularity: 1.0399
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Hold Back the Dawn

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