The Set-Up (1926)
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.
Director: Clifford Smith
Genre: Western
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: May 15, 1926
Cast
- Art Acord - Deputy Art Stratton
- Alta Allen - Thora Barton
- Albert Schaefer - Tub Jones
- Thomas G. Lingham - Seth Tolliver
- C. Montague Shaw - Cliff Barton
- Jack Quinn - Bert Tolliver
- William Welsh - Sheriff Hayes
- Rex the Dog - Rex
- Raven the Horse - Buddie
- Hank Bell - Henchman (uncredited)
Screenplay
- L.V. Jefferson (Story)
- Harrison Jacobs (Scenario Writer)
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Clifford Smith
More Films in Genre: Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Set-Up stars Art Acord, Alta Allen, Albert Schaefer, Thomas G. Lingham, C. Montague Shaw, Jack Quinn.
- How long is The Set-Up?
- The Set-Up has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is The Set-Up?
- The Set-Up is a Western film.
- Where was The Set-Up produced?
- The Set-Up was produced in United States of America.