The Case of the Prodigal Parent

June 7, 1958
52 min
Season 1 - Episode 36: The Case of the Prodigal Parent

Season 1 - Episode 36: The Case of the Prodigal Parent

The Case of the Prodigal Parent - Episode 36

Overview

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 pick up and suggests she make a phonecall to find out. She calls Philip Larkin and while the phone rings we see Philip Larkin dead in his home. Standing over him is Joseph Harrison who wipes off his fingerprints from the telephone and leaves. When his fingerprints are found on the gun case of the murder weapon he is accused of the murder.

Episode Information

TV Show

Perry Mason

Season

Season 1

Episode Number

36

Air Date

June 7, 1958

Runtime

52 minutes

Guest Stars

Fay Wray

Fay Wray

Ethel Harrison

Terry Becker

Terry Becker

Philip Larkin

Virginia Field

Virginia Field

Irene Collaro

Herbert Rudley

Herbert Rudley

George Durell

Richard Bull

Richard Bull

Court Reporter

John Hoyt

John Hoyt

Joseph Harrison

Crew

Arthur Marks

Arthur Marks

Director

S

Seeleg Lester

Writer

G

Gene Wang

Writer