Murder on a Bridle Path
1936, English. Directed by William Hamilton & Edward Killy.
A mystery smothered in suspense!
When the body of Violet Feverel is discovered on the Central Park bridle path, Inspector Oscar Piper presumes her death was accidental, until his friend, amateur detective Hildegarde Withers, locates Violet’s horse and discovers it is streaked with blood.
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William HamiltonDirector
- Edward KillyDirector
- James GleasonPolice Insp. Oscar Piper
- Helen BroderickHildegarde Withers
- Louise LatimerBarbara Foley
- Owen Davis Jr.Eddie Fry
- John ArledgeJoey Thomas
- John CarrollLatigo Wells
- Leslie FentonDon Gregg
- Christian RubChris Thomas
- Sheila TerryViolet Feverel
- Willie Best'High-Pockets'
- John MilternPatrick Gregg
- Spencer ChartersWarden Sylvester Mahoney
Details
- Released
- 17 April 1936
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dorothy Yost, Thomas Lennon, Edmund H. North
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Murder on a Bridle Path: quick answers
What should I watch before Murder on a Bridle Path?
Watch The Penguin Pool Murder (1932), Murder on the Blackboard (1934), and Murder on a Honeymoon (1935) first.
What comes after Murder on a Bridle Path?
Next in the series: The Plot Thickens (1936) and Forty Naughty Girls (1937).
Is Murder on a Bridle Path worth watching?
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How long is Murder on a Bridle Path?
Murder on a Bridle Path runs 66 minutes (1h 6m).
Does Murder on a Bridle Path have a post-credits scene?
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Murder on a Bridle Path parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Murder on a Bridle Path is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Murder on a Bridle Path on?
Murder on a Bridle Path isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 April 1936. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Murder on a Bridle Path?
If you liked Murder on a Bridle Path, try The Pink Panther, Murder by Death, Shadow of the Thin Man.
Who directed Murder on a Bridle Path?
Murder on a Bridle Path (1936) was directed by William Hamilton and Edward Killy and stars James Gleason, Helen Broderick, Louise Latimer.