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Movie poster: The Set-Up (1926)
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The Set-Up

1926 · 55 min Western
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

Cliff Barton, suspicious of the intentions of the local banker, Seth Tolliver, withdraws his money from the bank, hides it, and is later killed by two hirelings of the banker. Deputy Sheriff Art Stratton, who has trained Barton's horse and is in love with his daughter, Thora, is assigned to guard the ranch for the creditors; and Tolliver, who has designs on the property and wants his son to marry Thora, arranges to have the ranch auctioned.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1926
Country United States of America
Genre Western
Director Clifford Smith
Runtime 55 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs a straightforward narrative of greed, revenge, and frontier justice, relying on clear moral alignments and archetypal characters. It explores the conflict between honest lawmen and corrupt capital in a land-grab scenario.

Those who tire of ambiguity will find satisfaction in the decisive shootouts and the inevitable triumph of virtue. What lingers after is the simple, sturdy appeal of a classic Western showdown. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Clifford Smith

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Best enjoyed as a weekend matinee, ideal for fans of uncomplicated, action-driven early Westerns.

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