Hold Back Tomorrow (1955)

Hold Back Tomorrow (1955) is a film noir drama directed by Hugo Haas. The plot revolves around a condemned murderer named Joe Cardos (played by John Agar) who is scheduled to be executed in the morning. In his final hours, he makes a strange request: he wants the company of a woman.

The prison authorities are obligated to fulfill his last wish, so they find a desperate and destitute woman named Dora (played by Cleo Moore) who agrees to spend the night with him in his cell in exchange for money.

Throughout the night, an unusual relationship develops between Joe and Dora. Joe is initially gruff and bitter, while Dora is world-weary and resigned. However, as they talk, they begin to understand each other's pain and loneliness. Joe reveals the story of his crime, and Dora shares her own struggles. They find solace in each other's company, and a strange kind of bond forms between them.

The film explores themes of redemption, despair, and the human need for connection. It's a dark and atmospheric film with strong performances from Agar and Moore.