While I Live (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1947, While I Live is a thriller film directed by John Harlow, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1922, young pianist and composer Olwen Trevelyan, troubled and sleepless over her inability to finish the final notes of her composition, falls to her death from the cliffs of Cornwall. 25 years on, Olwen has gained posthumous fame as a result of her tragic death and her haunting uncompleted composition 'The Dream of Olwen'. Her reclusive sister Julia (Sonia Dresdel), who has never come to terms with Olwen's death, becomes convinced that Olwen has returned when she meets an amnesiac woman who looks like her.
Who’s in it. While I Live stars Sonia Dresdel as Julia Trevelyan, Carol Raye as Sally Grant, Tom Walls as Nehemiah and Patricia Burke as Christine Sloan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, While I Live has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch While I Live page.
If you liked it. Fans of While I Live tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch While I Live (1947)?
- In US, While I Live is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is While I Live worth watching?
- While I Live holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in While I Live?
- While I Live stars Sonia Dresdel, Carol Raye, Tom Walls, Patricia Burke and Clifford Evans.
- When was While I Live released?
- While I Live was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.