Episode

Perry Mason: The Case of the Bogus Books

Name: Perry Mason: The Case of the Bogus Books
Released: 1962-09-27
Duration: 52 min
Cast: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman, Ray Collins

Perry MasonSeason 61962-09-27

Overview

Perry and the team investigate the murder of an antiquarian bookseller with an interest in forgery.

Details

Series: Perry Mason
Season: Season 6
Episode: Episode 1
Air date: 1962-09-27
Runtime: 52 min

Episode context

The Case of the Bogus Books is Episode 1 in Season 6 of Perry Mason. It aired on 1962-09-27. The runtime is 52 min.

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