The Case of the Prodigal Parent

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

Terry Becker
Philip Larkin

Virginia Field
Irene Collaro

Herbert Rudley
George Durell

Richard Bull
Court Reporter

John Hoyt
Joseph Harrison
Crew

Arthur Marks
Director
Seeleg Lester
Writer
Gene Wang
Writer