Hold Back the Dawn
1941 • Drama | Romance
6.67 (50)
Mitchell Leisen
Director
Billy Wilder
Writer
Charles Brackett
Writer
Ketti Frings
Story
Status
Released
Release date
September 26, 1941
Duration
116 Min
Language
English
Popularity
1.0724
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Overview
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.
