About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1941
Runtime
1h 56m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.7/10
Votes
50
Genre
Drama, Romance
Director
Language
EN
Cast
jealousy
mexico
immigration
border
telephone
gigolo
tobacco
teacher
love
american
green card
told in flashback
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Questions about Hold Back the Dawn
How long is Hold Back the Dawn?
Hold Back the Dawn has a runtime of 1h 56m (1 hour and 56 minutes).
Who directed Hold Back the Dawn?
Hold Back the Dawn was directed by Mitchell Leisen and released in 1941.
What genre is Hold Back the Dawn?
Hold Back the Dawn is a Drama, Romance film (1941).
Who stars in Hold Back the Dawn?
The cast of Hold Back the Dawn includes Charles Boyer, Olivia de Havilland, Paulette Goddard, Victor Francen, Walter Abel.
What is the TMDB rating for Hold Back the Dawn?
Hold Back the Dawn has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 based on 50 votes.
