Murder on a Bridle Path (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1936, Murder on a Bridle Path is a comedy and mystery film directed by William Hamilton, running about 66 minutes. “A mystery smothered in suspense!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the body of Violet Feverel is discovered on the Central Park bridle path, Inspector Oscar Piper is about to declare her death accidental from a thrown horse, until his friend and amateur detective Hildegarde Withers locates the horse and discovers blood on the horse.
Who’s in it. Murder on a Bridle Path stars James Gleason as Police Insp. Oscar Piper, Helen Broderick as Hildegarde Withers, Louise Latimer as Barbara Foley and Owen Davis Jr. as Edward 'Eddie' Fry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Murder on a Bridle Path has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murder on a Bridle Path page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder on a Bridle Path tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder on a Bridle Path (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Murder on a Bridle Path change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Murder on a Bridle Path worth watching?
- Murder on a Bridle Path holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murder on a Bridle Path?
- Murder on a Bridle Path stars James Gleason, Helen Broderick, Louise Latimer, Owen Davis Jr. and John Arledge.
- When was Murder on a Bridle Path released?
- Murder on a Bridle Path was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.