While the City Sleeps

"Suspense as startling as a strangled scream!"

May 30 1956 Approved 1h 40m
Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

Newspaper men compete against each other to find a serial killer dubbed "The Lipstick Killer".

Plot

Bedridden Amos Kyne is the owner and manager of Kyne Enterprises. Upon Amos' death, his son, the ineffectual and disliked Walter Kyne, takes control of the business. Not wanting to do any of the work but retain the glory, Walter creates a new position, "executive director", who effectively will become head of the organization, and a power struggle erupts between the executives. Meanwhile, a serial killer is on a rampage in New York City, and women fear for their lives. Reporter Ed Mobley tries to catch the killer and to prevent Kyne Enterprises from being destroyed over boardroom intrigues. A surprise "dark horse" wins the "executive director" position.

Written by

Casey Robinson, Charles Einstein

Directed by

Fritz Lang

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Bert E. Friedlob Productions, RKO Radio Pictures

Languages

English, Deutsch

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
7,466
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA