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Perry Mason S1E36 — The Case of the Prodigal Parent

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Perry Mason•Season 1•Episode 36

The Case of the Prodigal Parent

8.3/10 · 503 votesJun 7, 195852 min

Ranked #7 of 39 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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

Directed byArthur Marks

Written bySeeleg Lester, Gene Wang

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Cast5

Raymond Burr

Raymond Burr

Perry Mason

Barbara Hale

Barbara Hale

Della Street

William Hopper

William Hopper

Paul Drake

William Talman

William Talman

Hamilton Burger

Ray Collins

Ray Collins

Lieutenant Tragg

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Arthur Marks

Arthur Marks

Director

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Seeleg Lester

Writer

Gene Wang

Gene Wang

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Case of the Prodigal Parent" is episode 36 of Perry Mason season 1. It scored 8.3/10 from 503 votes, ranking #7 of 39 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Arthur Marks and written by Seeleg Lester, Gene Wang, it aired on June 7, 1958.

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