While I Live - 1947

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.

85min
1947
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.5/10

Cast

Sonia Dresdel profile pictureSonia DresdelJulia Trevelyan
Carol Raye profile pictureCarol RayeSally Grant
Tom Walls profile pictureTom WallsNehemiah
Clifford Evans profile pictureClifford EvansPeter Sloan
John Warwick profile pictureJohn WarwickGeorge Grant
Audrey Fildes profile pictureAudrey FildesOlwen Trevelyan

About While I Live

While I Live Overview

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.

Runtime: 85min

Extra details

Original Title: While I Live
Original Language: English
Directed By: John Harlow
Production Companies
Edward Dryhurst Productions