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Perry Mason S1E20 — The Case of the Lonely Heiress
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Perry Mason•Season 1•Episode 20

The Case of the Lonely Heiress

8.3/10 · 548 votesFeb 1, 195852 min

Ranked #6 of 39 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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Heiress Marilyn Cartright places an ad in a magazine in order to find love and companionship. In reality, Marilyn is looking for the con artist who swindled and drove her sister to suicide. Marilyn eventually finds the man, Charles "Country Boy" Barnaby, and turns on

Seasons9

Season 1 Episodes39

Cast5

Raymond Burr

Raymond Burr

Perry Mason

Barbara Hale

Barbara Hale

Della Street

William Hopper

William Hopper

Paul Drake

William Talman

William Talman

Hamilton Burger

Ray Collins

Ray Collins

Lieutenant Tragg

Crew2

László Benedek

László Benedek

Director

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Donald S. Sanford

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Case of the Lonely Heiress" is episode 20 of Perry Mason season 1. It scored 8.3/10 from 548 votes, ranking #6 of 39 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by László Benedek and written by Donald S. Sanford, it aired on February 1, 1958.