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Perry Mason S4E3 — The Case of the Ill-Fated Faker

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Perry Mason•Season 4•Episode 3

The Case of the Ill-Fated Faker

8.6/10 · 459 votesOct 1, 196052 min

Ranked #2 of 28 in Season 4•+0.5 vs season avg

Jim Ferris is having an affair with his uncle's bored young wife. They concoct a scheme to finagle $80,000.00 from the uncle by faking a kidnapping. Things go horribly wrong when secretary Betty Wilkins, acting as a go-between, is charged with the murder of Jim

Directed byCharles F. Haas

Written byEdward J. Lakso

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Season 4 Episodes28

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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

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Edward J. Lakso

Writer

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Charles F. Haas

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Case of the Ill-Fated Faker" is episode 3 of Perry Mason season 4. It scored 8.6/10 from 459 votes, ranking #2 of 28 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Charles F. Haas and written by Edward J. Lakso, it aired on October 1, 1960.

Next: E4 · The Case of the Singular Double Best of Season 4