The Patient in Room 18
“$100,000 worth of radium vanishes...three men are mysteriously killed...a corpse comes back from the dead...and it's only the beginning folks, only the beginning!”
Synopsis
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.
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Patric Knowles
Lance O'Leary
Ann Sheridan
Sara Keate
Eric Stanley
Bentley
John Ridgely
Jim Warren
Rosella Towne
Maida Day
Jean Benedict
Carol Lethany
Charles Trowbridge
Dr. Bahman
Cliff Clark
Inspector Foley
Harland Tucker
Dr. Arthur Lethany
Edward Raquello
Dr. Fred Harker
Vickie Lester
Nurse Taylor
Edward McWade
Frank Warren
Ralph Sanford
Detective Donahue
Frank Orth
Joe Higgins - Night Watchman
Greta Meyer
Hilda - Lethany Housekeeper
Walter Young
Coroner
Glen Cavender
Man with Sprinkler Hose (uncredited)
Loia Cheaney
Jean the Night Nurse (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 8, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Crane Wilbur, Bobby Connolly
- Original Title
- The Patient in Room 18
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Crane Wilbur, Bobby Connolly
Department Leadership Roster
Crane Wilbur
Director
Bobby Connolly
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Patient in Room 18
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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 Crane Wilbur, Bobby Connolly.
Who stars in The Patient in Room 18?
The principal cast of The Patient in Room 18 includes Patric Knowles, Ann Sheridan, Eric Stanley, John Ridgely, Rosella Towne.
When was The Patient in Room 18 released and how long is it?
The Patient in Room 18 was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 57m.