The Case of the Runaway Corpse

November 23, 1957
52 min
Season 1 - Episode 10: The Case of the Runaway Corpse

Season 1 - Episode 10: The Case of the Runaway Corpse

The Case of the Runaway Corpse - Episode 10

Overview

Ed Davenport learns that a sandwich he requested to be tested by a lab contains arsenic and blames his wife Myrna. When he confronts her about his suspicions she denies it. He leaves for a business trip and falls ill. Dr. Renault is called to treat him at a motel where Ed Davenport later dies. Before he dies he claims his wife poisoned some candy. After locking the motel room the doctor calls the police. The police arrive to find the corpse missing. The police test the candy and indeed find arsenic. Subsequently Ed Davenport's body is found in a shallow grave. Myrna Davenport is accused of the murder.

Episode Information

TV Show

Perry Mason

Season

Season 1

Episode Number

10

Air Date

November 23, 1957

Runtime

52 minutes

Guest Stars

Adam Williams

Adam Williams

Jason Beckmeyer

Rebecca Welles

Rebecca Welles

Rita Norge

John Stephenson

John Stephenson

Ed Davenport

Michael Fox

Michael Fox

Dr. Hoxie

Edwin Jerome

Edwin Jerome

Judge

Lee Miller

Lee Miller

Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Crew

Christian Nyby

Christian Nyby

Director

M

Malvin Wald

Writer