While New York Sleeps movie poster

While New York Sleeps

August 23, 1920 1h 20m

Originally released in 1920. While New York Sleeps is a drama/crime film. directed by Charles Brabin. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Estelle Taylor, William J. Locke, and Marc McDermott

Synopsis

An anthology of three dramas over the course of one evening in New York, with separate characters in each story played in all three by Marc MacDermott and Estelle Taylor. In one, a woman who has married believing her first and wrothless husband has been killed finds him returning to her for blackmail. The second part is the life of a cabaret vamp and a detective tricking each other, while the third story recalls a man who realizes his son's wife is cheating upon him with the man who lives in the apartment above him.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 23, 1920 105 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Fox Film Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is While New York Sleeps about?

An anthology of three dramas over the course of one evening in New York, with separate characters in each story played in all three by Marc MacDermott and Estelle Taylor. In one, a woman who has m...

Who directed While New York Sleeps?

While New York Sleeps was directed by Charles Brabin.

How long is While New York Sleeps?

While New York Sleeps has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was While New York Sleeps released?

While New York Sleeps was released on August 23, 1920 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in While New York Sleeps?

The main cast of While New York Sleeps includes Estelle Taylor, William J. Locke, Marc McDermott, Harry Sothern, Earl Metcalfe.