Murder on a Bridle Path (1936)
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When Edna May Oliver decided to leave RKO Radio's "Hildegarde Withers" series, the studio came up with an unorthodox replacement in the form of the dry-witted Helen Broderick. Murder on a Bridle Path turned out to be Broderick's only appearance in the series, after which she was… More When Edna May Oliver decided to leave RKO Radio's "Hildegarde Withers" series, the studio came up with an unorthodox replacement in the form of the dry-witted Helen Broderick. Murder on a Bridle Path turned out to be Broderick's only appearance in the series, after which she was succeeded by ZaSu Pitts. The plot begins to thicken when flirtatious society bride Violet (Sheila Terry) is killed early one morn while riding her horse in New York's Central Park. Investigating the case is Inspector Piper (James Gleason), who once more is flustered by the well-intentioned interference of crime-solving schoolmarm Hildegarde Withers. The clues this time include a sinister ex-husband, a broken bicycle, and a phony prison pardon. As always, Hildegarde arrives at the solution before Piper does -- and, as always, nearly loses her own life in the process. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- William Hamilton, Edward Killy
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense, Classics, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Apr 17, 1936 Wide
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Cast
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James Gleason
as Inspector Oscar Piper
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Helen Broderick
as Hildegarde Withers
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Louise Latimer
as Barbara Foley
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Owen Davis Jr.
as Eddie Fry
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John Arledge
as Joey
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John Carroll
as Latigo Wells
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Leslie Fenton
as Don Gregg
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Christian Rub
as Thomas
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Sheila Terry
as Violet
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Willie Best
as High Pockets
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John Miltern
as Pat Gregg
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James Donlan
as Kane
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Gustav von Seyffertitz
as Dr. Bloom
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Frank Reicher
as Dr. Peters
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Spencer Charters
as Mahoney
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Murray Alper
as Taxi Driver
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Harry Jans
as Addie