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Hold Back the Dawn

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European refugee George Iscovescu is stranded in Mexico waiting for permission to enter the United States when he plans a marriage of convenience to American schoolteacher Emmy. The scheme changes when he genuinely falls in love with her, but its discovery drives Emmy away and she is badly hurt in a crash. George crosses the border illegally to reach her, and an immigration inspector ultimately gives the reformed George a chance to enter legally and reunite with his wife.

This Matinee Theater broadcast aired on December 10, 1944. It is listed as episode 8 in the archive. CBS Radio Network carried the broadcast. The cast includes Jackson Beck, Victor Jory, and Betty Winkler. Other credited names include Richard Sanville as director, Jean Holloway as radio adaptor, and Martin Gabel as host.

The surviving recording runs about 30 minutes. The broadcast is also associated with Vicks and Vicks.

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