While the Patient Slept
“MURDER IN THE BEDROOM!”
Synopsis
A murder happens when greedy relatives gather to await the demise of their wealthy and very ill family patriarch.
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Top Cast
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Aline MacMahon
Nurse Sarah Keate
Guy Kibbee
Detective Lt. Lance O'Leary
Patricia Ellis
March Federie, Richard's Granddaughter
Hobart Cavanaugh
Eustace Federie
Dorothy Tree
Mittie Federie
Robert Barrat
Adolphe Federie
Helen Flint
Isobel Federie - Adolphe's Wife
Lyle Talbot
Ross Lonergan
Henry O'Neill
Elihu Dimuck
Walter Walker
Richard Federie
Allen Jenkins
Police Sgt. Jim Jackson
Eddie Shubert
Detective Muldoon
Russell Hicks
Dr. Jay
Brandon Hurst
Grondal - the Butler
Joseph E. Bernard
'Murph' Murphy - the Ballistics Expert (uncredited)
George Chandler
Evening Bulletin Reporter (uncredited)
Nick Copeland
Detective Davis aka Johnson (uncredited)
Joseph Crehan
Evening Bulletin Editor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 9, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Enright
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugene Solow, Robert N. Lee
- Original Title
- While the Patient Slept
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Enright
Eugene Solow, Robert N. Lee, Mignon G. Eberhart
Arthur Edeson
Owen Marks
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Enright
Director
Eugene Solow
Screenplay
Owen Marks
Editor
Robert N. Lee
Screenplay
Arthur Edeson
Director of Photography
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About While the Patient Slept
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is While the Patient Slept about?
A murder happens when greedy relatives gather to await the demise of their wealthy and very ill family patriarch.
Who directed While the Patient Slept?
While the Patient Slept was directed by Ray Enright.
Who stars in While the Patient Slept?
The principal cast of While the Patient Slept includes Aline MacMahon, Guy Kibbee, Patricia Ellis, Hobart Cavanaugh, Dorothy Tree.
When was While the Patient Slept released and how long is it?
While the Patient Slept was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Is While the Patient Slept based on a book or true story?
While the Patient Slept is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mignon G. Eberhart".