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The Patient in Room 18 (1938)

Movie ★ 5.1 57 min

Choreographer Bob Connolly and prolific screenwriter Crane Wilbur teamed up on the direction of Warner Bros.' The Patient in Room 18. Patric Knowles delivers a delightfully comic performance as Lance, an outwardly normal young man obsessed with detective stories. When his obsession threatens to lapse over into lunacy, Lance is sent to the hospital for a nice long rest. It isn't long before he gets mixed up in a genuine murder mystery, using his second-hand knowhow to solve the case. Up-and-coming Ann Sheridan is quite amusing as Lance's nurse and confidante, while the murderer is played by a fellow who is usually cast as the murder victim.

Bobby Connolly Director Crane Wilbur Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 8, 1938
Runtime
57 min
IMDb
tt0030563
Language

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Patient in Room 18 about?
Choreographer Bob Connolly and prolific screenwriter Crane Wilbur teamed up on the direction of Warner Bros.' The Patient in Room 18. Patric Knowles delivers a delightfully comic performance as Lance, an outwardly normal young man obsessed with detective stories. When his obsession threatens to lapse over into lunacy, Lance is sent to the hospital for a nice long rest. It isn't long before he gets mixed up in a genuine murder mystery, using his second-hand knowhow to solve the case. Up-and-coming Ann Sheridan is quite amusing as Lance's nurse and confidante, while the murderer is played by a fellow who is usually cast as the murder victim.
Who directed The Patient in Room 18?
The Patient in Room 18 was directed by Bobby Connolly, Crane Wilbur.
Who stars in The Patient in Room 18?
The Patient in Room 18 stars Patric Knowles, Ann Sheridan, Eric Stanley, John Ridgely.
When was The Patient in Room 18 released?
The Patient in Room 18 is a 1938 comedy, crime, mystery, romance film.
Where can I watch The Patient in Room 18?
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