Hold Back the Dawn

Hold Back the Dawn

1941 · 116 min · EN · NR · 6.6 (36 votes)
Dir. Mitchell Leisen · Starring Charles Boyer, Olivia de Havilland, Paulette Goddard, Victor Francen, Walter Abel, Curt Bois

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

DramaRomance

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.

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A sweeping, bittersweet romance unfolds against the backdrop of border crossings and dashed dreams. It's a tale of longing, unexpected love, and the sacrifices made for a chance at a better life, all wrapped in classic Hollywood charm.

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