Name: Hold Back the Dawn
Director: Mitchell Leisen
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1941-01-01
Duration: PT1h 56mM
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Charles Boyer, Olivia de Havilland, Paulette Goddard, Victor Francen, Walter Abel

Question 1

What is Hold Back the Dawn (1941) about?

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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.

Question 2

Who stars in Hold Back the Dawn?

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Hold Back the Dawn stars Charles Boyer (Georges Iscovescu), Olivia de Havilland (Emmy Brown), Paulette Goddard (Anita Shaughnessy), Victor Francen (Van Den Luecken), Walter Abel (Inspector Hammock). The film was directed by Mitchell Leisen.

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How long is Hold Back the Dawn?

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Hold Back the Dawn has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1941. It is rated NR.

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Is Hold Back the Dawn worth watching?

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Hold Back the Dawn holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch Hold Back the Dawn?

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