While the City Sleeps (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1928, While the City Sleeps is a drama and crime film directed by Jack Conway, running about 66 minutes. “NOW! The man of 1,000 faces in a picture with 1,000 THRILLS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. While the City Sleeps stars Lon Chaney as Dan Coghlan, Anita Page as Myrtle Sullivan, Carroll Nye as Marty and Wheeler Oakman as Eddie 'Mile-Away' Skeeter Carlson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, While the City Sleeps has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch While the City Sleeps page.
If you liked it. Fans of While the City Sleeps tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch While the City Sleeps (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for While the City Sleeps change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is While the City Sleeps worth watching?
- While the City Sleeps holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in While the City Sleeps?
- While the City Sleeps stars Lon Chaney, Anita Page, Carroll Nye, Wheeler Oakman and Mae Busch.
- When was While the City Sleeps released?
- While the City Sleeps was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.