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Hold Back the Dawn
Hold Back the Dawn

1941

Hold Back the Dawn

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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1hr 56mins

Drama, Romance

September 26, 1941

6.7

IMDb

Language

English

Status

Released

Title:

Hold Back the Dawn

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.

Genres:

Drama, Romance

Languages:

English, Spanish

Runtime:

1hr 56mins

Country Origin:

US

Tagline:

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

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