Hold Back the Dawn (1941) — Perfery

(1941)Directed by Mitchell Leisen116 minDrama, Romance

“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.

Charles Boyeras Georges Iscovescu

Olivia de Havillandas Emmy Brown

Paulette Goddardas Anita Shaughnessy

Victor Francenas Van Den Luecken

Walter Abelas Inspector Hammock

Curt Boisas Bonbois

Rosemary DeCampas Berta Kurz

Eric Feldaryas Josef Kurz

Nestor Paivaas Flores

Eva Puigas Lupita

Micheline Cheirelas Christine

Madeleine Lebeauas Anni

Billy Leeas Tony

Mikhail Rasumnyas Mechanic

Charles Arntas Mr. MacAdams

Arthur Loftas Mr. Elvestad

Mitchell Leisenas Mr. Saxon

NA Norman Ainsleyas Waiter with Tray (uncredited)

GA George Andersonas Emmy's Doctor (uncredited)

Gertrude Astoras Young Woman in Bar (uncredited)

Leon Belascoas Mr. Spitzer (uncredited)

Karin Boothas Girl at Desk (uncredited)

Bobby Callahanas Child (uncredited)

Stephen Chaseas Cop in Patrol Car (uncredited)