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The Perfect Crime
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The Perfect Crime

1928-08-04 · 83 min · ★ 9.0

Crime · Drama · Mystery

A police inspector 'solves' a crime that, in fact, may not have occurred at all.

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Directors
Bert Glennon
Production companies
Film Booking Offices of America (FBO)
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Clive BrookClive BrookBenson
Irene RichIrene RichStella
Ethel WalesEthel WalesMrs. Frisbie
Carroll NyeCarroll NyeTrevor
Gladys McConnellGladys McConnellMrs. Trevor
Edmund BreeseEdmund BreeseWilmot
Jim FarleyJim FarleyJones (as James Farley)
Phil GastrockButler
Tully MarshallTully MarshallFrisbie
Jane La VerneTrevor Baby
Charles K. FrenchCharles K. FrenchUndetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
Lynne OvermanLynne OvermanNewlywed (uncredited)

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