Murder on a Honeymoon
An amateur sleuth suspects foul play when a fellow passenger on a seaplane suddenly dies. The third and final film with Edna May Oliver and James Gleason as the astute schoolteacher Hildegarde Withers and the New York Police Inspector Oscar Piper busy solving crimes.
Insights
Plot Summary
A charming detective is sent to investigate a murder that occurs on a ship during a honeymoon cruise. He must sort through a web of deceit and suspicion among the passengers to find the killer before they strike again. The investigation becomes complicated by romantic entanglements and hidden motives.
Critical Reception
Murder on a Honeymoon was a moderately received B-movie mystery of its time, appreciated for its brisk pacing and decent whodunit plot, though not considered a standout in the genre. It offered standard entertainment for audiences looking for a quick crime thriller.
What Reviewers Say
- Presents a standard but engaging mystery plot.
- Features competent performances that carry the film.
- A serviceable B-movie that delivers on its mystery premise.
Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available for this film.
Fun Fact
The film was based on the novel 'The Shadow of the Rope' by Edmund Clerihew Bentley.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources