While New York Sleeps
1938, English. Directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.
Newspaperman (Whalen) looks into the deaths of bond-carriers while romancing a show girl (Rogers).
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- H. Bruce HumberstoneDirector
- Michael WhalenBarney Callahan
- Jean RogersJudy King
- Chick ChandlerSnapper Doolan
- Robert KellardMalcolm Hunt
- Joan WoodburyNora Parker
- Harold HuberJoe Marco
- Marc LawrenceHappy Nelson
- Sidney BlackmerRalph Simmons
- William DemarestRed Miller
- June GaleKitty
- Cliff ClarkInsp. Cliff Collins
- Edward GarganSgt. White
Details
- Released
- 16 December 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank Fenton, Lynn Root, Frances Hyland
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While New York Sleeps: quick answers
What should I watch before While New York Sleeps?
Watch Time Out for Murder (1938) first.
What comes after While New York Sleeps?
Next in the series: Inside Story (1939).
Is While New York Sleeps worth watching?
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How long is While New York Sleeps?
While New York Sleeps runs 63 minutes (1h 3m).
Does While New York Sleeps have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for While New York Sleeps. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
While New York Sleeps parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for While New York Sleeps yet.
Which OTT platform is While New York Sleeps on?
While New York Sleeps isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 December 1938. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like While New York Sleeps?
If you liked While New York Sleeps, try Shadow of the Thin Man, The Thin Man Goes Home, Ca$h.
Who directed While New York Sleeps?
While New York Sleeps (1938) was directed by H. Bruce Humberstone and stars Michael Whalen, Jean Rogers, Chick Chandler.