Hold Back the Dawn Cast and Crew

Hold Back the Dawn

Plot: 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

Release Date: Friday, September 26 1941
84 years ago

Genres: Drama, Romance

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Cast

Charles Boyer. Charles Boyer was 42 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Georges Iscovescu'.

Birthday: Mon, Aug 28 1899 –
Died: Sat, Aug 26 1978

Olivia de Havilland. Olivia de Havilland was 25 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Emmy Brown'.

Birthday: Sat, Jul 01 1916 –
Died: Sun, Jul 26 2020

Paulette Goddard. Paulette Goddard was 31 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Anita Shaughnessy'.

Birthday: Fri, Jun 03 1910 –
Died: Mon, Apr 23 1990

Victor Francen. Victor Francen was 53 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Van Den Luecken'.

Birthday: Sat, Aug 04 1888 –
Died: Fri, Nov 18 1977

Walter Abel. Walter Abel was 43 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Inspector Hammock'.

Birthday: Sun, Jun 05 1898 –
Died: Thu, Mar 26 1987

Curt Bois. Curt Bois was 40 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Bonbois'.

Birthday: Fri, Apr 05 1901 –
Died: Wed, Dec 25 1991

Rosemary DeCamp. Rosemary DeCamp was 30 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Berta Kurz'.

Birthday: Mon, Nov 14 1910 –
Died: Tue, Feb 20 2001

Eric Feldary. Eric Feldary was 29 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Josef Kurz'.

Birthday: Fri, Apr 12 1912 –
Died: Mon, Feb 26 1968

Nestor Paiva. Nestor Paiva was 36 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Flores'.

Birthday: Fri, Jun 30 1905 –
Died: Fri, Sep 09 1966

Eva Puig. Eva Puig was 47 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Lupita'.

Birthday: Sat, Feb 03 1894 –
Died: Sun, Oct 06 1968

Micheline Cheirel. Micheline Cheirel was 24 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Christine'.

Birthday: Thu, Apr 12 1917 –
Died: Fri, Oct 25 2002

Madeleine Lebeau. Madeleine Lebeau was 18 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Anni'.

Birthday: Sun, Jun 10 1923 –
Died: Sun, May 01 2016

Billy Lee. Billy Lee was 12 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Tony'.

Birthday: Tue, Mar 12 1929 –
Died: Fri, Nov 17 1989

Mikhail Rasumny. Mikhail Rasumny was 51 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Mechanic'.

Birthday: Tue, May 13 1890 –
Died: Fri, Feb 17 1956

Charles Arnt. Charles Arnt was 35 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Mr. MacAdams'.

Birthday: Mon, Aug 20 1906 –
Died: Mon, Aug 06 1990

Arthur Loft. Arthur Loft was 44 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Mr. Elvestad'.

Birthday: Mon, May 24 1897 –
Died: Wed, Jan 01 1947

Mitchell Leisen. Mitchell Leisen was 42 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Mr. Saxon'.

Birthday: Thu, Oct 06 1898 –
Died: Sat, Oct 28 1972

Norman Ainsley. Norman Ainsley was 60 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Waiter with Tray (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, May 04 1881 –
Died: Fri, Jan 23 1948

George Anderson. George Anderson was 55 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Emmy's Doctor (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Mar 06 1886 –
Died: Thu, Aug 26 1948

Gertrude Astor. Gertrude Astor was 53 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Young Woman in Bar (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Nov 09 1887 –
Died: Wed, Nov 09 1977

Leon Belasco. Leon Belasco was 38 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Mr. Spitzer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Oct 11 1902 –
Died: Wed, Jun 01 1988

Karin Booth. Karin Booth was 25 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Girl at Desk (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Jun 19 1916 –
Died: Sun, Jul 27 2003

Bobby Callahan. Bobby Callahan was >> in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Child (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Stephen Chase. Stephen Chase was 39 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Cop in Patrol Car (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Apr 11 1902 –
Died: Thu, Apr 01 1982

Russ Clark. Russ Clark was 48 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Cop in Patrol Car (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Feb 07 1893 –
Died: Sat, Sep 24 1960

Chester Clute. Chester Clute was 50 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Man in Climax Bar (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Feb 18 1891 –
Died: Mon, Apr 02 1956

Frank Dae. Frank Dae was >> in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Horace - Elderly Kiwanis Gentleman (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Gordon De Main. Gordon De Main was 54 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Immigration Guard (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Sep 27 1886 –
Died: Fri, Mar 05 1954

Brian Donlevy. Brian Donlevy was 40 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Movie Actor (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Feb 09 1901 –
Died: Thu, Apr 06 1972

James Flavin. James Flavin was 35 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Immigration Guard (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, May 14 1906 –
Died: Fri, Apr 23 1976

Donald Douglas. Donald Douglas was 36 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Joe (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Aug 24 1905 –
Died: Mon, Dec 31 1945

Jimmie Dundee. Jimmie Dundee was 40 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Dec 19 1900 –
Died: Fri, Nov 20 1953

William D. Faralla. William D. Faralla was 29 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Assistant Director (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Jun 23 1912 –
Died: Fri, Jan 15 1999

Martin Faust. Martin Faust was 55 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Jan 16 1886 –
Died: Mon, Jul 19 1943

Edward Fielding. Edward Fielding was 66 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'American Consul (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Mar 19 1875 –
Died: Wed, Jan 10 1945

Antonio Filauri. Antonio Filauri was 52 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Mexican Priest (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Mar 09 1889 –
Died: Sat, Jan 18 1964

John Hamilton. John Hamilton was 54 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Mac - Studio Receptionist (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Jan 16 1887 –
Died: Wed, Oct 15 1958

Mitchell Ingraham. Mitchell Ingraham was 69 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Kiwanis Group Member (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Feb 16 1872 –
Died: Sat, Sep 23 1944

Soledad Jiménez. Soledad Jiménez was 66 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Old Peón's Wife (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Dec 27 1874 –
Died: Mon, Oct 17 1966

Kitty Kelly. Kitty Kelly was 39 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'American Lady at Bullfight (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Apr 27 1902 –
Died: Sat, Jun 29 1968

Veronica Lake. Veronica Lake was 18 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Movie Actress (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Nov 14 1922 –
Died: Sat, Jul 07 1973

Harold Landon. Harold Landon was 23 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Studio Tour Guide (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, May 27 1918 –
Died: Fri, Dec 13 2002

Mala. Mala was 34 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Young Mexican Bridegroom (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Dec 27 1906 –
Died: Tue, Sep 23 1952

Francisco Marán. Francisco Marán was 52 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Mexican Doctor (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Apr 11 1889

Buddy Messinger. Buddy Messinger was 33 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Hospital Elevator Operator (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Oct 26 1907 –
Died: Mon, Oct 25 1965

Ella Neal. Ella Neal was >> in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Bride (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Mrs. Wilfrid North. Mrs. Wilfrid North was >> in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Elderly Kiwanis Gentleman's Wife (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Jean Phillips. Jean Phillips was 27 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Nurse at Desk (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Sep 22 1914 –
Died: Tue, Dec 15 1970

Henry Roquemore. Henry Roquemore was 55 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Clarence - Driver of Car (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Mar 13 1886 –
Died: Wed, Jun 30 1943

Tony Roux. Tony Roux was 40 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Third Mechanic (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, May 07 1901 –
Died: Tue, Nov 09 1976

Harry Shannon. Harry Shannon was 51 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'American Immigration Official (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Jun 12 1890 –
Died: Mon, Jul 27 1964

Jesús Topete. Jesús Topete was >> in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Second Mechanic (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Carlos Villarías. Carlos Villarías was 49 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Mexican Judge (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Jul 06 1892 –
Died: Tue, Apr 27 1976

Richard Webb. Richard Webb was 26 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Movie Actor in Role of Jeff (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Sep 09 1915 –
Died: Thu, Jun 10 1993

June Wilkins. June Wilkins was 33 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Vivienne Worthington (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Jun 02 1908 –
Died: Thu, Mar 16 1972

Sonny Boy Williams. Sonny Boy Williams was >> in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Sam (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Mitchell Leisen. Mitchell Leisen was 42 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Director'

Birthday: Thu, Oct 06 1898 –
Died: Sat, Oct 28 1972

Leo Tover. Leo Tover was 38 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Director of Photography'

Birthday: Sat, Dec 06 1902 –
Died: Wed, Dec 30 1964

Charles Brackett. Charles Brackett was 48 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Writer'

Birthday: Sat, Nov 26 1892 –
Died: Sun, Mar 09 1969

Billy Wilder. Billy Wilder was 35 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Writer'

Birthday: Fri, Jun 22 1906 –
Died: Wed, Mar 27 2002

Arthur Hornblow Jr.. Arthur Hornblow Jr. was 48 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Producer'

Birthday: Wed, Mar 15 1893 –
Died: Sat, Jul 17 1976

Doane Harrison. Doane Harrison was 47 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Editor'

Birthday: Wed, Sep 19 1894 –
Died: Mon, Nov 11 1968

Victor Young. Victor Young was 41 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Music'

Birthday: Wed, Aug 08 1900 –
Died: Sun, Nov 11 1956

Edith Head. Edith Head was 43 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Costume Design'

Birthday: Thu, Oct 28 1897 –
Died: Sat, Oct 24 1981

John Cope. John Cope was 38 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Sound Recordist'

Birthday: Sat, Jul 11 1903 –
Died: Thu, May 12 1955

Ketti Frings. Ketti Frings was 32 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Story'

Birthday: Sun, Feb 28 1909 –
Died: Wed, Feb 11 1981

Harold Lewis. Harold Lewis was >> in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Sound Recordist'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Hans Dreier. Hans Dreier was 56 in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Art Direction'

Birthday: Fri, Aug 21 1885 –
Died: Mon, Oct 24 1966

Robert Usher. Robert Usher was >> in Hold Back the Dawn as 'Art Direction'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday