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While I Live (1947)

Movie ★ 6.9 85 min

Thriller

In 1922, young pianist and composer Olwen Trevelyan, troubled and sleepless over her inability to finish the final notes of her composition, falls to her death from the cliffs of Cornwall. 25 years on, Olwen has gained posthumous fame as a result of her tragic death and her haunting uncompleted composition 'The Dream of Olwen'. Her reclusive sister Julia (Sonia Dresdel), who has never come to terms with Olwen's death, becomes convinced that Olwen has returned when she meets an amnesiac woman who looks like her.

Doreen Montgomery Writer John Harlow Director John Harlow Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 7, 1947
Runtime
85 min
IMDb
tt0039984
Language
Studio
Edward Dryhurst Productions

Cast

Sonia Dresdel Sonia Dresdel Julia Trevelyan Carol Raye Carol Raye Sally Grant Tom Walls Tom Walls Nehemiah Patricia Burke Patricia Burke Christine Sloan Clifford Evans Clifford Evans Peter Sloan John Warwick George Grant Audrey Fildes Audrey Fildes Olwen Trevelyan Ernest Butcher Ernest Butcher Ambrose Enid Hewitt Ruth

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Frequently asked questions

What is While I Live about?
In 1922, young pianist and composer Olwen Trevelyan, troubled and sleepless over her inability to finish the final notes of her composition, falls to her death from the cliffs of Cornwall. 25 years on, Olwen has gained posthumous fame as a result of her tragic death and her haunting uncompleted composition 'The Dream of Olwen'. Her reclusive sister Julia (Sonia Dresdel), who has never come to terms with Olwen's death, becomes convinced that Olwen has returned when she meets an amnesiac woman who looks like her.
Who directed While I Live?
While I Live was directed by John Harlow.
Who stars in While I Live?
While I Live stars Sonia Dresdel, Carol Raye, Tom Walls, Patricia Burke.
When was While I Live released?
While I Live is a 1947 thriller film.
Where can I watch While I Live?
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