The Perfect Set-Up
Originally released in 1936. The Perfect Set-Up is a crime/drama film. directed by Edward L. Cahn. At just 21 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Helene Chadwick, Robert Dudley, and William Gould
Synopsis
In this MGM "Crime Does Not Pay" series short, a radio and television engineer falls into a life of crime by dismantling alarms for robberies.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1936
90 years ago
Runtime
0h 21m
21 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Helene Chadwick
as Mary (uncredited)
Robert Dudley
as Theatre Employee Shooting Victim (uncredited)
William Gould
as San Francisco Police Detective (uncredited)
Mahlon Hamilton
as Witness (uncredited)
William Henry
as Alan E. Saunders (uncredited)
J. Anthony Hughes
as Chet (uncredited)
Frank Shannon
as Detective Hewitt (uncredited)
Ben Taggart
as Police Detective (uncredited)
William Tannen
as MGM Crime Reporter Jim (uncredited)
Harry Tyler
as Dave Mayne (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Perfect Set-Up about?
In this MGM "Crime Does Not Pay" series short, a radio and television engineer falls into a life of crime by dismantling alarms for robberies.
Who directed The Perfect Set-Up?
The Perfect Set-Up was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
How long is The Perfect Set-Up?
The Perfect Set-Up has a runtime of 0 hours and 21 minutes (21 minutes total).
When was The Perfect Set-Up released?
The Perfect Set-Up was released on February 1, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Perfect Set-Up?
The main cast of The Perfect Set-Up includes Helene Chadwick, Robert Dudley, William Gould, Mahlon Hamilton, William Henry.