Episode
Perry Mason: The Case of the Angry Mourner
Overview
Carla Adrian is having trouble fending off amorous neighbor Mark Cushing. When another neighbor hears a shot and a woman's scream, then witnesses Carla's Mother, Belle Adrian, in Mark Cushing's cabin—it's not long before the police discover Cushing’s body and arrest Mrs. Belle Adrian.
Details
- Series
- Perry Mason
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 7
- Air date
- 1957-11-02
- Runtime
- 53 min
Episode context
The Case of the Angry Mourner is Episode 7 in Season 1 of Perry Mason. It aired on 1957-11-02. The runtime is 53 min.
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Episode 6: The Case of the Silent Partner
Harry Marlow owns a florist business and wants to own a part of Mildred Kimber's orchid business, but Mildred Kimber is not interested. So, Harry Marlow makes an arrangement with a local club owner, Sam Lynk, to cheat Mildred's husband, Bob Kimber, out of his share of the business in a card game. When Sam Lynk is found dead in his home, Mildred Kimber is accused of the crime.
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