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While the City Sleeps

6.319281h 6mMovieDramaCrime

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.

DirectorJack Conway
WriterA.P. Younger

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Cast · Directed by Jack Conway

LCLon Chaney
Lon Chaney
Dan Coghlan
APAnita Page
Anita Page
Myrtle Sullivan
CNCarroll Nye
Carroll Nye
Marty
WOWheeler Oakman
Wheeler Oakman
Eddie 'Mile-Away' Skeeter Carlson
MBMae Busch
Mae Busch
Bessie Ward
PMPolly Moran
Polly Moran
Mrs. Minnie McGinnis
LTLydia Yeamans Titus
Lydia Yeamans Titus
Mrs. Sullivan
WOWilliam Orlamond
William Orlamond
Dwiggins
RCRichard Carle
Richard Carle
Wally
SBSidney Bracey
Sidney Bracey
Short Order Cook
JF
Jack Feinberg
Man on Street
SF
Sam Feinberg
Man on Street

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While the City Sleeps — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams While the City Sleeps?

While the City Sleeps isn't streaming anywhere in India yet.

Is While the City Sleeps on Netflix?

No, While the City Sleeps is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is While the City Sleeps on Amazon Prime Video?

No, While the City Sleeps isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch While the City Sleeps for free?

While the City Sleeps isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for While the City Sleeps?

While the City Sleeps hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 4, 1928. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.