The Perfect Set-Up
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.
Top Cast
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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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Original Score
- Edward Ward
- Original Title
- The Perfect Set-Up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward L. Cahn
Edward Ward
Jack Chertok
Department Leadership Roster
Edward L. Cahn
Director
Jack Chertok
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Perfect Set-Up
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in The Perfect Set-Up?
The principal cast of The Perfect Set-Up includes Helene Chadwick, Robert Dudley, William Gould, Mahlon Hamilton, William Henry.
When was The Perfect Set-Up released and how long is it?
The Perfect Set-Up was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Perfect Set-Up?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Perfect Set-Up was composed by Edward Ward.