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Murder on a Bridle Path

1936Movie1 h 6 minNR

43

WeakGoodWatch score

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A nostalgic, intriguing comedy movie about history and mystery.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs.

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Story

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.

Feels like

1930s Mystery
Amateur Detective
Classic Whodunit
Central Park Setting
Nostalgic Tone
Cozy Crime
Period Piece
Intriguing Plot
Character-Driven

Crew

Directed by: Edward Killy, William Hamilton
Written by: Edmund H. North, James Gow, Stuart Palmer
Produced by: William Sistrom, Samuel J. Briskin
Music by: Roy Webb

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Facts

April 17, 1936 · 1 h 6 min · NR

Released: April 17, 1936
Runtime: 1 h 6 min
Age rating: NR
Genres: Comedy, Mystery
Original language: English
Made in: United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Murder on a Bridle Path worth watching?"

Questions about Murder on a Bridle Path

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Murder on a Bridle Path worth watching?

43

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 6.2).

Is Murder on a Bridle Path a sequel?

Yes: it's movie 4 of 6 in its series, after Murder on a Honeymoon (1935) and before The Plot Thickens (1936).

Is Murder on a Bridle Path okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Murder on a Bridle Path make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.