
The Patient in Room 18

Storyline & Plot Summary
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.
Production Details
Cast

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)
Mary Doyle
Nurse (uncredited)

Ralph Dunn
Eldar Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
Read and share community scores for The Patient in Room 18
An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.





