Hold Back the Dawn
1941
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.
Director:
Mitchell Leisen
Writers:
Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder, Ketti Frings
Awards:
Nominated for 6 Oscars. 1 win & 7 nominations total
Production:
N/A
Country:
United States
