Hold Back the Dawn
1941, English. Directed by Mitchell Leisen.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Hold Back the Dawn
Hold Back the Dawn isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Mitchell LeisenDirector
- Charles BoyerGeorges Iscovescu
- Olivia de HavillandEmmy Brown
- Paulette GoddardAnita Shaughnessy
- Victor FrancenVan Den Luecken
- Walter AbelInspector Hammock
- Curt BoisBonbois
- Rosemary DeCampBerta Kurz
- Eric FeldaryJosef Kurz
- Nestor PaivaFlores
- Eva PuigLupita
- Micheline CheirelChristine
- Madeleine LebeauAnni
Details
- Released
- 26 September 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Billy Wilder, Charles Brackett, Ketti Frings
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Hold Back the Dawn: quick answers
Is Hold Back the Dawn worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hold Back the Dawn?
Hold Back the Dawn runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does Hold Back the Dawn have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hold Back the Dawn. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hold Back the Dawn parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hold Back the Dawn is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Hold Back the Dawn on?
Hold Back the Dawn isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hold Back the Dawn?
If you liked Hold Back the Dawn, try Like Crazy, In the Heights, The Whole Wide World.
Who directed Hold Back the Dawn?
Hold Back the Dawn (1941) was directed by Mitchell Leisen and stars Charles Boyer, Olivia de Havilland, Paulette Goddard.