A Perfect Crime_
"THE SURPRISING ROMANCE OF A MAKE-BELIEVE BANK ROBBER"
Wally Griggs is your classic meek, mild bank messenger, destined to a threadbare life of earning 63 dollars a month. At least this is what he seems to be. But when he's not working Griggs is the dashing James Brown, an adventurer and storyteller who is familiar with bank president Halliday. A publisher, fascinated by Brown's wild tales, offers him a deal. Griggs also uses his alter ego to help Mary Oliver, the girl her loves.
Starring
Monte Blue, Jacqueline Logan, Stanton Heck
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
A Perfect Crime was released 105 years ago in 1921.
Overview
Wally Griggs is your classic meek, mild bank messenger, destined to a threadbare life of earning 63 dollars a month. At least this is what he seems to be. Bu...
A Perfect Crime is a Adventure, Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 0h 50m.
CAST (5)
Monte Blue
Wally Griggs
Jacqueline Logan
Mary Oliver
Stanton Heck
Big Bill Thaine
Hardee Kirkland
Bank President Halliday
Carole Lombard
Griggs' Kid Sister (as Jane Peters)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Perfect Crime about?
Wally Griggs is your classic meek, mild bank messenger, destined to a threadbare life of earning 63 dollars a month. At least this is what he seems to be. But when he's not working Griggs is the dashing James Brown, an adventurer and storyteller who is familiar with bank president Halliday. A publisher, fascinated by Brown's wild tales, offers him a deal. Griggs also uses his alter ego to help Mary Oliver, the girl her loves.
How long is A Perfect Crime?
A Perfect Crime has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in A Perfect Crime?
The cast of A Perfect Crime includes Monte Blue, Jacqueline Logan, Stanton Heck, Hardee Kirkland, Carole Lombard.
GENRES (3)
Adventure
Comedy
Drama
