The Set-Up (1926)

8.0/10 55 min Western

Overview

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.

Cast

Art Acord

Deputy Art Stratton

Alta Allen

Thora Barton

Thomas G. Lingham

Seth Tolliver

C. Montague Shaw

Cliff Barton

William Welsh

Sheriff Hayes

Hank Bell

Henchman (uncredited)

Art Mix

Cowhand (uncredited)

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