The Case of the Corresponding Corpse

Episode aired Sep 20, 1958
TV-PG
1h

IMDb RATING

8.0/10

388

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Crime Drama Mystery

A man that faked his death has been exposed and is blackmailed. With help from Perry, he plans on returning to his wife. But, before that can happen, he is found dead and a woman he had a re... Read allA man that faked his death has been exposed and is blackmailed. With help from Perry, he plans on returning to his wife. But, before that can happen, he is found dead and a woman he had a relationship with is charged and needs Perry's help.A man that faked his death has been exposed and is blackmailed. With help from Perry, he plans on returning to his wife. But, before that can happen, he is found dead and a woman he had a relationship with is charged and needs Perry's help.

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IMDb RATING

8.0/10

388

YOUR RATING

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Trivia
This is the first "Perry Mason" featuring a female judge.

Goofs
During the noon recess of the hearing, Perry and Della are in a conference room with Ruth. There's a police matron present who could overhear everything they say, which would violate attorney-client confidentiality. The matron should be outside the room.

Quotes
Perry Mason: [answers telephone] Hello?
Lt. Tragg: You don't care what kind of hours you keep.
Perry Mason: Who is this?
Lt. Tragg: Your friend and admirer.
Perry Mason: Lieutenant Tragg?
Lt. Tragg: Yes, it is.

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Featured review

7/10

Strange. Details

Some things seem different 1 Paul's knock. But Della has to go to the door to let him in 2 significant music played to emphasize moments of stress or enlightenment 3 since when does Paul present a bill?

Feels like a new writer or director.