The Woman in Room 13 (1932 film)

The Woman in Room 13 is a 1932 American pre-Code mystery film directed by Melville W. Brown and starring Elissa Landi, Ralph Bellamy, and Neil Hamilton. The film is based on the 1919 play The Woman in Room 13 by Samuel Shipman and Max Marcin.

The plot revolves around a young woman named Laura Bruce (played by Elissa Landi) who becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot involving blackmail, murder, and international intrigue. Her former fiancé, John Bruce (played by Ralph Bellamy), and a detective, Thorne (played by Neil Hamilton), work together to unravel the mystery and clear Laura's name. The film is characterized by its suspenseful atmosphere and twists in the narrative, typical of pre-Code thrillers. Key themes include deception, romantic entanglements, and the pursuit of justice. While not considered a major classic, The Woman in Room 13 is representative of the popular mystery genre of the era.