United States / Sep 11, 1941 / NR / New York City, New York
Three great stars in the story of love...coldly conceived from a man's need, and a woman's desire!
1h 56min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Eric Feldary | Josef Kurz |
| Nestor Paiva | Flores |
| Eva Puig | Lupita |
| Micheline Cheirel | Christine |
| Madeleine Lebeau | Anni |
| Billy Lee | Tony |
| Mikhail Rasumny | Mechanic |
| Charles Arnt | Mr. MacAdams |
| Arthur Loft | Mr. Elvestad |
| Mitchell Leisen | Mr. Saxon |
| Norman Ainsley | Waiter with Tray (uncredited) |
| George Anderson | Emmy's Doctor (uncredited) |
| Gertrude Astor | Young Woman in Bar (uncredited) |
| Leon Belasco | Mr. Spitzer (uncredited) |
| Karin Booth | Girl at Desk (uncredited) |
| Bobby Callahan | Child (uncredited) |
| Stephen Chase | Cop in Patrol Car (uncredited) |
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| Russ Clark | Cop in Patrol Car (uncredited) |
| Chester Clute | Man in Climax Bar (uncredited) |
| Frank Dae | Horace - Elderly Kiwanis Gentleman (uncredited) |
| Gordon De Main | Immigration Guard (uncredited) |
| Brian Donlevy | Movie Actor (uncredited) |
| James Flavin | Immigration Guard (uncredited) |
| Donald Douglas | Joe (uncredited) |
| Jimmie Dundee | Policeman (uncredited) |
| William D. Faralla | Assistant Director (uncredited) |
| Martin Faust | Gas Station Attendant (uncredited) |
| Edward Fielding | American Consul (uncredited) |
| Antonio Filauri | Mexican Priest (uncredited) |
| John Hamilton | Mac - Studio Receptionist (uncredited) |
| Mitchell Ingraham | Kiwanis Group Member (uncredited) |
| Soledad Jiménez | Old Peón's Wife (uncredited) |
| Kitty Kelly | American Lady at Bullfight (uncredited) |
| Veronica Lake | Movie Actress (uncredited) |
| Harold Landon | Studio Tour Guide (uncredited) |
| Mala | Young Mexican Bridegroom (uncredited) |
| Francisco Marán | Mexican Doctor (uncredited) |
| Buddy Messinger | Hospital Elevator Operator (uncredited) |
| Ella Neal | Bride (uncredited) |
| Mrs. Wilfrid North | Elderly Kiwanis Gentleman's Wife (uncredited) |
| Jean Phillips | Nurse at Desk (uncredited) |
| Henry Roquemore | Clarence - Driver of Car (uncredited) |
| Tony Roux | Third Mechanic (uncredited) |
| Harry Shannon | American Immigration Official (uncredited) |
| Jesús Topete | Second Mechanic (uncredited) |
| Carlos Villarías | Mexican Judge (uncredited) |
| Richard Webb | Movie Actor in Role of Jeff (uncredited) |
| June Wilkins | Vivienne Worthington (uncredited) |
| Sonny Boy Williams | Sam (uncredited) |
Genres
DramaRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Hold Back the Dawn |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Español |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Paramount Pictures |
| Release date | 26 settembre 1941 |
| Production | Arthur Hornblow Jr. |
| Writer | Billy Wilder, Charles Brackett, Ketti Frings |
| Editing | Doane Harrison |
| Cinematography | Leo Tover |
| Assistant directors | Mitchell Leisen |
| Camera operators | Leo Tover |
| Additional photography | Leo Tover |
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| Production design | Hans Dreier, Robert Usher |
| Art direction | Hans Dreier, Robert Usher |
| Set decoration | Hans Dreier, Robert Usher |
| Music | Victor Young, Harold Lewis, John Cope |
| Sound | Victor Young, Harold Lewis, John Cope |
| Costume design | Edith Head |
| Makeup | Edith Head |
| Hairstyling | Edith Head |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
United States / Sep 26, 1941 / NR
XC / Mar 21, 1947
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