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Hold Back the Dawn (1941)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Mitchell Leisen
Writing:
- Ketti Frings
- Richard Maibaum
- Billy Wilder
Stars:
Release Date: 1941-09-26
6.6/10
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- Country: US
- Language: English | Español
- Runtime: 116
Mac - Studio Receptionist (uncredited)
Horace - Elderly Kiwanis Gentleman (uncredited)
Young Woman in Bar (uncredited)
Mr. MacAdams
Movie Actor (uncredited)
Movie Actor in Role of Jeff (uncredited)
Emmy Brown
Mexican Judge (uncredited)
Joe (uncredited)
Girl at Desk (uncredited)
Immigration Guard (uncredited)
Mr. Elvestad
Old Peón's Wife (uncredited)
Inspector Hammock
Nurse at Desk (uncredited)
Anita Shaughnessy
Immigration Guard (uncredited)
Mr. Spitzer (uncredited)
Georges Iscovescu
Van Den Luecken
Bonbois
Berta Kurz
Josef Kurz
Flores
Christine
Anni
Tony
Mechanic
Mr. Saxon
Movie Actress (uncredited)
Young Mexican Bridegroom (uncredited)
Vivienne Worthington (uncredited)
Man in Climax Bar (uncredited)
Cop in Patrol Car (uncredited)
American Consul (uncredited)
Kiwanis Group Member (uncredited)
American Lady at Bullfight (uncredited)
Bride (uncredited)
Clarence - Driver of Car (uncredited)
American Immigration Official (uncredited)
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