While the City Sleeps
"NOW! The man of 1,000 faces in a picture with 1,000 THRILLS!"
Originally released in 1928. While the City Sleeps is a drama/crime film. directed by Jack Conway. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lon Chaney, Anita Page, and Carroll Nye
Synopsis
A tough New York cop is determined to bring down a crook who has always managed to provide an alibi for the crimes he's been accused of, even though the detective knows he's guilty of committing them.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 15, 1928
97 years ago
Runtime
1h 6m
66 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lon Chaney
as Dan Coghlan
Anita Page
as Myrtle Sullivan
Carroll Nye
as Marty
Wheeler Oakman
as Eddie 'Mile-Away' Skeeter Carlson
Mae Busch
as Bessie Ward
Polly Moran
as Mrs. Minnie McGinnis
Lydia Yeamans Titus
as Mrs. Sullivan
William Orlamond
as Dwiggins
Richard Carle
as Wally
Sidney Bracey
as Short Order Cook
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is While the City Sleeps about?
A tough New York cop is determined to bring down a crook who has always managed to provide an alibi for the crimes he's been accused of, even though the detective knows he's guilty of committing them.
Who directed While the City Sleeps?
While the City Sleeps was directed by Jack Conway.
How long is While the City Sleeps?
While the City Sleeps has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).
When was While the City Sleeps released?
While the City Sleeps was released on February 15, 1928 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in While the City Sleeps?
The main cast of While the City Sleeps includes Lon Chaney, Anita Page, Carroll Nye, Wheeler Oakman, Mae Busch.