The Case of the Corresponding Corpse

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

Ross Elliott
George Beaumont

Jeanne Cooper
Laura Beaumont

Joan Staley
Roberta Walker

Vaughn Taylor
Harry Folsom

Lillian Bronson
Judge
Crew

Arthur Marks
Director