The Perfect Set-Up(1936)
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.
The Perfect Set-Up (1936) is a crime and drama film directed by Edward L. Cahn, released on February 1, 1936 with a runtime of 21m. It stars Helene Chadwick, Robert Dudley, William Gould and Mahlon Hamilton. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward L. Cahn
- Producers:
- Jack Chertok
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Perfect Set-Up Cast & Crew
Main cast
Helene Chadwick
as Mary (uncredited)
Robert Dudley
as Theatre Employee Shooting Victim (uncredited)
William Gould
as San Francisco Police Detective (uncredited)
Mahlon Hamilton
as Witness (uncredited)
William Henry
as Alan E. Saunders (uncredited)
J. Anthony Hughes
as Chet (uncredited)
Frank Shannon
as Detective Hewitt (uncredited)
Ben Taggart
as Police Detective (uncredited)
William Tannen
as MGM Crime Reporter Jim (uncredited)
Harry Tyler
as Dave Mayne (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Edward L. Cahn, produced by Jack Chertok.
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The Perfect Set-Up Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Perfect Set-Up – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Perfect Set-Up online?
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The Perfect Set-Up (1936) is available to stream on TCM. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Perfect Set-Up?
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The main cast of The Perfect Set-Up (1936) includes Helene Chadwick, Robert Dudley, William Gould, Mahlon Hamilton and William Henry. The film was directed by Edward L. Cahn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Perfect Set-Up released?
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The Perfect Set-Up was released on February 1, 1936 and runs for 21m.
Is The Perfect Set-Up worth watching?
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The Perfect Set-Up (1936) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.