Top Cast
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Clive Brook
Benson
Irene Rich
Stella
Ethel Wales
Mrs. Frisbie
Carroll Nye
Trevor
Gladys McConnell
Mrs. Trevor
Edmund Breese
Wilmot
Jim Farley
Jones (as James Farley)
Phil Gastrock
Butler
Tully Marshall
Frisbie
Jane La Verne
Trevor Baby
Charles K. French
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
Lynne Overman
Newlywed (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 4, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bert Glennon
- Screenplay & Story
- Ewart Adamson
- Original Title
- The Perfect Crime
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Film Booking Offices of America (FBO)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bert Glennon
Ewart Adamson, William LeBaron, Israel Zangwill, Victor Currier
James Wong Howe
Archie Marshek
Department Leadership Roster
Bert Glennon
Director
Ewart Adamson
Screenplay
Archie Marshek
Editor
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Perfect Crime.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Perfect Crime
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Perfect Crime about?
A police inspector 'solves' a crime that, in fact, may not have occurred at all.
Who directed The Perfect Crime?
The Perfect Crime was directed by Bert Glennon.
Who stars in The Perfect Crime?
The principal cast of The Perfect Crime includes Clive Brook, Irene Rich, Ethel Wales, Carroll Nye, Gladys McConnell.
When was The Perfect Crime released and how long is it?
The Perfect Crime was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Is The Perfect Crime based on a book or true story?
The Perfect Crime is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Israel Zangwill".