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Hold Back the Dawn

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Original title
Hold Back the Dawn
Year
Running time
115 min.
Country
United States United States
Director
Screenwriter
Cast
Music
Cinematography
Leo Tover (B&W)
Producer
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.
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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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