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While the City Sleeps
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While the City Sleeps

1928-02-15 · 66 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · Crime

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.

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Directors
Jack Conway
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lon ChaneyLon ChaneyDan Coghlan
Anita PageAnita PageMyrtle Sullivan
Carroll NyeCarroll NyeMarty
Wheeler OakmanWheeler OakmanEddie 'Mile-Away' Skeeter Carlson
Mae BuschMae BuschBessie Ward
Polly MoranPolly MoranMrs. Minnie McGinnis
Lydia Yeamans TitusLydia Yeamans TitusMrs. Sullivan
William OrlamondWilliam OrlamondDwiggins
Richard CarleRichard CarleWally
Sidney BraceySidney BraceyShort Order Cook
Jack FeinbergMan on Street
Sam FeinbergMan on Street
Joseph W. GirardJoseph W. GirardCaptain of Detectives
Eddie KaneEddie KaneMember of Skeeter's Gang
Fred KelseyFred KelseyDetective in Shadow Box
Clinton LyleMember of Skeeter's Gang
William H. O'BrienWilliam H. O'BrienApartment Tenant
L.J. O'ConnorPolice Officer in Hallway
Bud RaeMember of Skeeter's Gang
Angelo RossittoAngelo RossittoMember of Skeeter's Gang

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