Hold Back the Dawn
"Three great stars in the story of love...coldly conceived from a man's need, and a woman's desire!"
Originally released in 1941. Hold Back the Dawn is a drama/romance film. directed by Mitchell Leisen.
Starring Charles Boyer, Olivia de Havilland, and Paulette Goddard
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 26, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (48 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hold Back the Dawn about?
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 ...
Who directed Hold Back the Dawn?
Hold Back the Dawn was directed by Mitchell Leisen.
How long is Hold Back the Dawn?
Hold Back the Dawn has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Hold Back the Dawn released?
Hold Back the Dawn was released on September 26, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hold Back the Dawn?
The main cast of Hold Back the Dawn includes Charles Boyer, Olivia de Havilland, Paulette Goddard, Victor Francen, Walter Abel.