Hold Back the Dawn
1941 · 1h 56m · Drama, Romance · United States of America
Three great stars in the story of love...coldly conceived from a man's need, and a woman's desire!
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.
Directed by
Mitchell LeisenStory by
Ketti Frings6.3Smart score
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americanbordergigologreen cardimmigrationjealousylovemexicoteachertelephonetobaccotold in flashback
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