Hold Back the Dawn(1941)
Three great stars in the story of love...coldly conceived from a man's need, and a woman's desire!
Hold Back the Dawn 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.
Hold Back the Dawn (1941) is a drama and romance film directed by Mitchell Leisen, released on September 26, 1941 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Charles Boyer, Olivia de Havilland, Paulette Goddard and Victor Francen. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 51 ratings.
- Director:
- Mitchell Leisen
- Writers:
- Ketti Frings, Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder
- Producers:
- Arthur Hornblow Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Leo Tover
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Hold Back the Dawn Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Boyer
as Georges Iscovescu
Olivia de Havilland
as Emmy Brown
Paulette Goddard
as Anita Shaughnessy
Victor Francen
as Van Den Luecken
Walter Abel
as Inspector Hammock
Curt Bois
as Bonbois
Rosemary DeCamp
as Berta Kurz
Eric Feldary
as Josef Kurz
Nestor Paiva
as Flores
- Eva Puig
Eva Puig
as Lupita
Micheline Cheirel
as Christine
Madeleine Lebeau
as Anni
Key crew
Directed by Mitchell Leisen, written by Ketti Frings, Charles Brackett and Billy Wilder, produced by Arthur Hornblow Jr..
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Hold Back the Dawn Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 51 ratings.
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Hold Back the Dawn – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hold Back the Dawn online?
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Hold Back the Dawn (1941) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Hold Back the Dawn?
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The main cast of Hold Back the Dawn (1941) includes Charles Boyer, Olivia de Havilland, Paulette Goddard, Victor Francen and Walter Abel. The film was directed by Mitchell Leisen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hold Back the Dawn released?
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Hold Back the Dawn was released on September 26, 1941 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Hold Back the Dawn worth watching?
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Hold Back the Dawn (1941) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 51 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.