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Hold Back the Dawn

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Original title

Hold Back the Dawn

Year

1941

Running time

115 min.

Country

United States

Director

Mitchell Leisen

Screenwriter

Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder

Cast

Music

Victor Young

Cinematography

Leo Tover (B&W)

Producer

Paramount Pictures

Genre

Romance. Drama | Romantic Drama. Immigration. Based on a true story

Synopsis

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.

Rankings Position

#32 Best Movies Based on a True Story
#73 Best Movies of the '40s
#97 Best Romantic Movies in the history of film

Awards: 1941: 6 Nominations for Oscar, including Movie, Actress (Olivia of Havilland), Cinematography B&W

1941: New York Film Critics Circle: Nominated for Best Actress (Olivia de Havilland)

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