This episode of 'Perry Mason' is a classic mystery from the series. It has all the suspense and thrills that made the series such a great show to watch.
It begins with Allen Sheriden (William Campbell) who is soon to inherit a large sum of money from an estate, hires an rough looking actor to play someone that is after gambling debts. So in front of witnesses, the actor more-or-less threatens Allen with physical harm if money is not paid by the evening.
His girlfriend, Joyce Fulton (Patricia Donahue), and his account manager, Victor Latimore (Jerome Cowan) buys right into the act. Since Allen is not going to inherit the money anytime soon, he is in need of cash right away. The two help in getting Allen out of the country and paying his debts.
Allen is also suppose to be giving an allowance to an old friend of the family, Sarette Winslow (Lurene Tuttle). However he has not made any payment to her in some time. Ms Winslow, the only one knowing that Allen is about to inherit money the next day, goes to see Allen. When she arrived she finds Allen unconscious on the porch. When she hears a knock on the door she flees leaving behind a heel from her shoes.
The heel will cause Lt Tragg suspicions to involve Ms Winslow for the death of Allen. And for Ms Winslow to seek counsel in the form of Perry Mason.
These are the events that lead to a charge of murder, but there is much more to this episode. It will involve flights to Mexico City, people in New York City, money taken from banks and using false names. This episode is packed with all the aspects that make the series great. And the writers do an excellent job of making the show a cliff-hanger till the end.
A great episode with excellent courtroom drama. Deserves a watch.
It begins with Allen Sheriden (William Campbell) who is soon to inherit a large sum of money from an estate, hires an rough looking actor to play someone that is after gambling debts. So in front of witnesses, the actor more-or-less threatens Allen with physical harm if money is not paid by the evening.
His girlfriend, Joyce Fulton (Patricia Donahue), and his account manager, Victor Latimore (Jerome Cowan) buys right into the act. Since Allen is not going to inherit the money anytime soon, he is in need of cash right away. The two help in getting Allen out of the country and paying his debts.
Allen is also suppose to be giving an allowance to an old friend of the family, Sarette Winslow (Lurene Tuttle). However he has not made any payment to her in some time. Ms Winslow, the only one knowing that Allen is about to inherit money the next day, goes to see Allen. When she arrived she finds Allen unconscious on the porch. When she hears a knock on the door she flees leaving behind a heel from her shoes.
The heel will cause Lt Tragg suspicions to involve Ms Winslow for the death of Allen. And for Ms Winslow to seek counsel in the form of Perry Mason.
These are the events that lead to a charge of murder, but there is much more to this episode. It will involve flights to Mexico City, people in New York City, money taken from banks and using false names. This episode is packed with all the aspects that make the series great. And the writers do an excellent job of making the show a cliff-hanger till the end.
A great episode with excellent courtroom drama. Deserves a watch.
