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While the Patient Slept

6.719351h 6mMovieMystery

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

DirectorRay Enright
WritersEugene Solow·Robert N. Lee

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 2 other countries

While the Patient Slept isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Canada, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Ray Enright

AMAline MacMahon
Aline MacMahon
Nurse Sarah Keate
GKGuy Kibbee
Guy Kibbee
Detective Lt. Lance O'Leary
PEPatricia Ellis
Patricia Ellis
March Federie, Richard's Granddaughter
HCHobart Cavanaugh
Hobart Cavanaugh
Eustace Federie
DTDorothy Tree
Dorothy Tree
Mittie Federie
RBRobert Barrat
Robert Barrat
Adolphe Federie
HFHelen Flint
Helen Flint
Isobel Federie - Adolphe's Wife
LTLyle Talbot
Lyle Talbot
Ross Lonergan
HOHenry O'Neill
Henry O'Neill
Elihu Dimuck
WWWalter Walker
Walter Walker
Richard Federie
AJAllen Jenkins
Allen Jenkins
Police Sgt. Jim Jackson
ES
Eddie Shubert
Detective Muldoon

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While the Patient Slept — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams While the Patient Slept?

While the Patient Slept isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Canada and United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is While the Patient Slept on Netflix?

No, While the Patient Slept is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is While the Patient Slept on Amazon Prime Video?

No, While the Patient Slept isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch While the Patient Slept for free?

While the Patient Slept isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is there a sequel to While the Patient Slept?

Yes — While the Patient Slept is followed by The Florentine Dagger (1935) in the Clue Club Collection.

Is there a prequel to While the Patient Slept?

Yes — The White Cockatoo (1935) comes before While the Patient Slept in the Clue Club Collection.

Is While the Patient Slept part of a trilogy?

No — While the Patient Slept is part of the Clue Club Collection, which has 6 films.

How many movies are in the Clue Club Collection?

There are 6 films in the Clue Club Collection: The White Cockatoo (1935), While the Patient Slept (1935), The Florentine Dagger (1935), Murder by an Aristocrat (1936), The Patient in Room 18 (1938) and Mystery House (1938).