

The Set-Up
Synopsis
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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May 15, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clifford Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- L.V. Jefferson, Harrison Jacobs
- Original Title
- The Set-Up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clifford Smith
L.V. Jefferson, Harrison Jacobs
Department Leadership Roster
Clifford Smith
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Set-Up
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Set-Up about?
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.
Who directed The Set-Up?
The Set-Up was directed by Clifford Smith.
Who stars in The Set-Up?
The principal cast of The Set-Up includes Art Acord, Alta Allen, Albert Schaefer, Thomas G. Lingham, C. Montague Shaw.
When was The Set-Up released and how long is it?
The Set-Up was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 55m.
