While New York Sleeps
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 23, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Brabin
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Brabin
- Original Title
- While New York Sleeps
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Brabin
Charles Brabin
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Brabin
Writer
Charles Brabin
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About While New York Sleeps
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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 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.
Who directed While New York Sleeps?
While New York Sleeps was directed by Charles Brabin.
Who stars in While New York Sleeps?
The principal cast of While New York Sleeps includes Estelle Taylor, William J. Locke, Marc McDermott, Harry Sothern, Earl Metcalfe.
When was While New York Sleeps released and how long is it?
While New York Sleeps was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.