Episode
Perry Mason: The Case of the Prodigal Parent
Overview
Lorraine Stevens is fighting off the advances of the owner of the import-export company where she works, Philip Larkin. Later that evening she is asked to pick up something at the Alcorn Jewelers store. The owner is unaware of what she is to pick up and suggests she make a phonecall to find out. She calls Philip Larkin and while the phone rings we see Philip Larkin dead in his home.
Details
- Series
- Perry Mason
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 36
- Air date
- 1958-06-07
- Runtime
- 52 min
Episode context
The Case of the Prodigal Parent is Episode 36 in Season 1 of Perry Mason. It aired on 1958-06-07. The runtime is 52 min.
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