While the City Sleeps
1928, English. Directed by Jack Conway.
NOW! The man of 1,000 faces in a picture with 1,000 THRILLS!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch While the City Sleeps
While the City Sleeps isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 February 1928.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Jack ConwayDirector
- Lon ChaneyDan Coghlan
- Anita PageMyrtle Sullivan
- Carroll NyeMarty
- Wheeler OakmanEddie 'Mile-Away' Skeeter Carlson
- Mae BuschBessie Ward
- Polly MoranMrs. Minnie McGinnis
- Lydia Yeamans TitusMrs. Sullivan
- William OrlamondDwiggins
- Richard CarleWally
- Sidney BraceyShort Order Cook
- Jack FeinbergMan on Street
- Sam FeinbergMan on Street
Details
- Released
- 15 February 1928
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- A.P. Younger
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked While the City Sleeps
Belly
1998 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Each Dawn I Die
1939 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Cry of the City
1948 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Al Capone
1959 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Run
1991 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Inside Man
2023 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
True Believer
1989 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Panic
2000 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Blood Ties
2013 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
In Too Deep
1999 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
While the City Sleeps: quick answers
Is While the City Sleeps worth watching?
While the City Sleeps doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is While the City Sleeps?
While the City Sleeps runs 66 minutes (1h 6m).
Does While the City Sleeps have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for While the City Sleeps. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
While the City Sleeps parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for While the City Sleeps yet.
Which OTT platform is While the City Sleeps on?
While the City Sleeps isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 February 1928. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like While the City Sleeps?
If you liked While the City Sleeps, try Belly, Each Dawn I Die, Cry of the City.
Who directed While the City Sleeps?
While the City Sleeps (1928) was directed by Jack Conway and stars Lon Chaney, Anita Page, Carroll Nye.