The Case of the Corresponding Corpse

September 20, 1958
52 min
5.0/5
Season 2 - Episode 1: The Case of the Corresponding Corpse

Season 2 - Episode 1: The Case of the Corresponding Corpse

The Case of the Corresponding Corpse - Episode 1

Overview

Perry receives a telephone call from George Beaumont, a man who supposedly died in a plane crash nearly three years before. In reality, Beaumont missed the plane and after hearing about the accident decided to disappear leaving wife Laura with his life insurance money. Since then, Beaumont has been cavorting with girlfriend Ruth Whittaker and living under an alias. He has grown tired of this life and wants to return home but someone cuts short his return by sticking a letter opener in his back. Ruth is then charged with the murder.

Episode Information

TV Show

Perry Mason

Season

Season 2

Episode Number

1

Air Date

September 20, 1958

Runtime

52 minutes

Rating

5.0/5

Guest Stars

William Ching

William Ching

Glenn McKay

Ross Elliott

Ross Elliott

George Beaumont

Jeanne Cooper

Jeanne Cooper

Laura Beaumont

Joan Staley

Joan Staley

Roberta Walker

Vaughn Taylor

Vaughn Taylor

Harry Folsom

Lillian Bronson

Lillian Bronson

Judge

Crew

Arthur Marks

Arthur Marks

Director