Episode
Perry Mason: The Case of the Accosted Accountant
Overview
Edward Lewis's increasingly bitter arguments with his father-in-law make him the suspect when the old goat is murdered.
Details
- Series
- Perry Mason
- Season
- Season 7
- Episode
- Episode 14
- Air date
- 1964-01-09
- Runtime
- 51 min
Episode context
The Case of the Accosted Accountant is Episode 14 in Season 7 of Perry Mason. It aired on 1964-01-09. The runtime is 51 min.
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Episode 17: The Case of the Bountiful Beauty
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