While the Patient Slept

While the Patient Slept

MURDER IN THE BEDROOM!

1935 · 66 min · ★ 6.7 · Mystery

A murder happens when greedy relatives gather to await the demise of their wealthy and very ill family patriarch.

Directed by Ray Enright · Written by Eugene Solow

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