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Perry Mason S1E27 — The Case of the Desperate Daughter
7.5
Perry Mason•Season 1•Episode 27

The Case of the Desperate Daughter

7.5/10 · 476 votesMar 22, 195852 min

Ranked #39 of 39 in Season 1•−0.6 vs season avg

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Stefan Riker has come from Germany seeking the woman posing as Lisa Bannister—who is visibly shaken by his presence. Attempting to help her stepmother, Doris Bannister pretends to be romantically interested in Stefan Riker.

Directed byArthur Hiller

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

D

Donald S. Sanford

Writer

Arthur Hiller

Arthur Hiller

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Case of the Desperate Daughter" is episode 27 of Perry Mason season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 476 votes, ranking #39 of 39 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Arthur Hiller and written by Donald S. Sanford, it aired on March 22, 1958.