Hold Back the Dawn

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

⭐ 6.7 /10 49 votes

September 26, 1941 1h 56m Released

Drama Romance

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Mitchell Leisen
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Ketti Frings, Charles Brackett
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Paramount Pictures
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.7/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

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Cast & Crew

Charles Boyer

Georges Iscovescu

Olivia de Havilland

Emmy Brown

Paulette Goddard

Anita Shaughnessy

Victor Francen

Van Den Luecken

Walter Abel

Inspector Hammock

Curt Bois

Bonbois

Rosemary DeCamp

Berta Kurz

Eric Feldary

Josef Kurz

Nestor Paiva

Flores

Eva Puig

Lupita

Micheline Cheirel

Christine

Madeleine Lebeau

Anni

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hold Back the Dawn released?

Hold Back the Dawn was released on September 26, 1941.

How long is Hold Back the Dawn?

The runtime of Hold Back the Dawn is 1h 56m.

What genre is Hold Back the Dawn?

Hold Back the Dawn is a Drama, Romance movie.

What is the rating of Hold Back the Dawn?

Hold Back the Dawn has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Hold Back the Dawn?

Hold Back the Dawn is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed Hold Back the Dawn?

Hold Back the Dawn was directed by Mitchell Leisen.

Who stars in Hold Back the Dawn?

The main cast of Hold Back the Dawn includes Charles Boyer, Olivia de Havilland, Paulette Goddard.

What language is Hold Back the Dawn in?

Hold Back the Dawn is originally in English.