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Perry Mason S2E26 — The Case of the Dangerous Dowager

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Perry Mason•Season 2•Episode 26

The Case of the Dangerous Dowager

7.8/10 · 417 votesMay 9, 195952 min

Ranked #30 of 30 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

Matilda Benson is a tough old broad who rules her children with an iron hand and the promises in her will. Her family then gets involved in a gambling scandal involving sinister nightclub owner Danny Barker. When Barker is found dead the scandal expands to

Directed byBuzz Kulik

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Cast5

Raymond Burr

Raymond Burr

Perry Mason

Barbara Hale

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Della Street

William Hopper

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Paul Drake

William Talman

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Hamilton Burger

Ray Collins

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Lieutenant Tragg

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Buzz Kulik

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Milton Krims

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Episode Summary

"The Case of the Dangerous Dowager" is episode 26 of Perry Mason season 2. It scored 7.8/10 from 417 votes, ranking #30 of 30 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Buzz Kulik, it aired on May 9, 1959.

Next: E27 · The Case of the Deadly Toy Best of Season 2