Murder on a Bridle Path
“A mystery smothered in suspense!”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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James Gleason
Police Insp. Oscar Piper
Helen Broderick
Hildegarde Withers
Louise Latimer
Barbara Foley
Owen Davis Jr.
Eddie Fry
John Arledge
Joey Thomas
John Carroll
Latigo Wells
Leslie Fenton
Don Gregg
Christian Rub
Chris Thomas
Sheila Terry
Violet Feverel
Willie Best
'High-Pockets'
John Miltern
Patrick Gregg
Spencer Charters
Warden Sylvester Mahoney
James Donlan
Detective Kane
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Dr. Bloom, Police Dept.
Frank Reicher
Dr. Peters
Harry Jans
Addie, Reporter
Murray Alper
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Barlowe Borland
Pipe Expert (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York
Festival / Special Debut
April 17, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 23, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Hamilton, Edward Killy
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Yost, Thomas Lennon, Edmund H. North, James Gow
- Original Title
- Murder on a Bridle Path
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Hamilton, Edward Killy
Dorothy Yost, Thomas Lennon, Edmund H. North, James Gow, Stuart Palmer
Nicholas Musuraca
Jack Hively
Samuel J. Briskin
Department Leadership Roster
William Hamilton
Director
Edward Killy
Director
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Jack Hively
Editor
Dorothy Yost
Screenplay
Thomas Lennon
Screenplay
Edmund H. North
Screenplay
James Gow
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder on a Bridle Path
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Murder on a Bridle Path about?
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.
Who directed Murder on a Bridle Path?
Murder on a Bridle Path was directed by William Hamilton, Edward Killy.
Who stars in Murder on a Bridle Path?
The principal cast of Murder on a Bridle Path includes James Gleason, Helen Broderick, Louise Latimer, Owen Davis Jr., John Arledge.
When was Murder on a Bridle Path released and how long is it?
Murder on a Bridle Path was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Is Murder on a Bridle Path based on a book or true story?
Murder on a Bridle Path is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stuart Palmer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Murder on a Bridle Path?
Murder on a Bridle Path holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).