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..
While the City Sleeps Review: Lon Chaney's Silent Crime Gem Still Holds Up
While the City Sleeps, a 1928 silent crime drama, remains a surprisingly engaging watch today, particularly for fans of early cinema, Lon Chaney, or those curious about the roots o...
The movie While the City Sleeps was directed by Jack Conway.
While the City Sleeps was released in the year 1928.
While the City Sleeps has an IMDb rating of 6.5 out of 10.
While the City Sleeps is a movie from United States.
While the City Sleeps is categorised as Drama, Action, Crime in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.
While the City Sleeps features Sidney Bracey, Fred Kelsey, William Orlamond, Jack Feinberg.
The screenplay for While the City Sleeps was written by Joseph Farnham, Andrew Percival Younger.
If you enjoy While the City Sleeps, you might also like The Charmer (1917), The Social Buccaneer (1916), The Penitentes (1915), The Little Orphan (1917).
Yes, While the City Sleeps (1928) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Drama and Action qualities.
In 'While the City Sleeps,' Daniel Aloysius 'Dan' Coghlan (Lon Chaney), a relentless New York detective, is determined to expose and apprehend 'Mile-a-Minute' McGraw, a sophisticated criminal who consistently evades justice through seemingly impenetrable alibis. Coghlan knows McGraw is behind a string of crimes, but proving it is another matter. The film chronicles the detective's intense, often solitary, pursuit of his nemesis, navigating the city's underworld and the personal toll of his obsession, all while McGraw cleverly stays one step ahead.
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.
