Hold Back the Dawn
6NomsDirected by Mitchell Leisen
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.
Awards
14th Academy Awards· 1942
- Actress in a Leading RoleOlivia de Havilland
- Best PictureArthur Hornblow Jr., Paramount
- Cinematography (Black and White)Leo Tover
- Music (Original Score)Victor Young
- Production Design (Black and White)Hans Dreier, Robert Usher, Samuel M. Comer
- Writing (Screenplay)Billy Wilder, Charles Brackett, Ketti Frings
Details
Cast
Charles Boyer
Olivia de HavillandNominated
Paulette Goddard
Victor Francen
Walter Abel
Curt Bois
Rosemary DeCamp
Eric Feldary
Nestor Paiva- EEva Puig