The City That Never Sleeps poster

Movie

The City That Never Sleeps

1924NR1h9.0 / 10

"The Story of a Mother's Sacrifice to Save the Honor of Her Daughter"

Mother O'day, running her saloon after the death of her husband, places her daughter in the care of Mrs. Kendall, a high society woman. Later, in the prohibition era, Molly returns to the saloon-turned-cabaret as a flapper with her co-star Mark Roth. Considered a lost film.

Availability

Not streaming in United States

Checked Jul 22, 2026

The City That Never Sleeps opened in theaters September 29, 1924. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

Mother O'day, running her saloon after the death of her husband, places her daughter in the care of Mrs. Kendall, a high society woman. Later, in the prohibition era, Molly returns to the saloon-turned-cabaret as a flapper with her co-star Mark Roth. Considered a lost film.

More about The City That Never Sleeps

Cast

Louise DresserMother O'Day
Ricardo CortezMark Roth
Kathlyn WilliamsMrs. Kendall
Virginia Lee CorbinMolly Kendall
Pierre GendronCliff Kelley
Jim FarleyMike
Ben Hendricks Jr.Tim O'Day
Vondell DarrBaby Molly

Credits

Directed by
James Cruze
Written by
Anthony Coldeway, Walter Woods, Leroy Scott

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English

Production

  • Paramount PicturesUnited States
  • Famous Players-Lasky CorporationUnited States

Themes

estranged daughterflapperlost filmprohibition erasaloon owner