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  • Perry Mason The Case of the Hesitant Hostess (Season 1, Episode 29)
  • TV-PG
    TV Episode | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Perry Mason

The Case of the Hesitant Hostess (Season 1, Episode 29)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Fred Archer is blackmailed by Kim Lane, who winds up dead. Albert Sanders, Perry's derelict client, is charged with the murder. Perry depends on Kim's friend, Inez Kaylor, to assist in the defense, but she double-crosses him at every turn.
Director
Writers
Erle Stanley Gardner (based on the novel "The Case of the Hesitant Hostess" by) | Al C. Ward (teleplay by) | Gene Wang (story editor)
Producer
Cinematographer
Status
Edit Released
Updated Apr 5, 1958

Release date
Apr 5, 1958 (United States)

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26 cast members
Name Known for
Raymond Burr
Perry Mason Perry Mason   See fewer
Barbara Hale
Della Street Della Street   See fewer
William Hopper
Paul Drake Paul Drake   See fewer
William Talman
Hamilton Burger Hamilton Burger   See fewer
Ray Collins
Lt. Tragg Lt. Tragg   See fewer
Karen Sharpe
Inez Kaylor Inez Kaylor   See fewer
Fred Sherman
Albert Sanders Albert Sanders   See fewer
June Vincent
Martha Rayburn Martha Rayburn   See fewer
Les Tremayne
Frederic Archer III Frederic Archer III   See fewer
Ned Wever
Joe Gibbs Joe Gibbs   See fewer
Betty Utey
Kim Lane Kim Lane   See fewer
Robin Raymond
Secretary Secretary   See fewer
Gil Frye
Det. Ralph Faulkner Det. Ralph Faulkner   See fewer
Jacqueline Holt
Christine Christine   See fewer
Mike Mason
Larry Coles (as Michael Mason) Larry Coles (as Michael Mason)   See fewer
Fay Roope
Judge Judge   See fewer
George Cisar
Mr. Wickett Mr. Wickett   See fewer
Robert Karnes
Det. Purvis Det. Purvis   See fewer
Charles Zacha Jr.
Court Stenographer (as Paul Serra) Court Stenographer (as Paul Serra)   See fewer
John Alvin
Sam Walsh Sam Walsh   See fewer
Don Anderson
Ballroom Dancer / Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Ballroom Dancer / Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Lee Miller
Sgt. Brice / Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Sgt. Brice / Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Perry
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Edwin Rochelle
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Stoney
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Brick Sullivan
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
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