The Perfect Set-Up
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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1936 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Crime, Drama |
| Director | Edward L. Cahn |
| Runtime | 21 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (2 votes) |
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The Perfect Set-Up has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.0/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1936. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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🎭 Cast
Helene Chadwick
Mary (uncredited)
Robert Dudley
Theatre Employee Shooting Victim (uncredited)
William Gould
San Francisco Police Detective (uncredited)
Mahlon Hamilton
Witness (uncredited)
William Henry
Alan E. Saunders (uncredited)
J. Anthony Hughes
Chet (uncredited)
Frank Shannon
Detective Hewitt (uncredited)
Ben Taggart
Police Detective (uncredited)
William Tannen
MGM Crime Reporter Jim (uncredited)
Harry Tyler
Dave Mayne (uncredited)
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