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Perry Mason S7E21 — The Case of the Arrogant Arsonist

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Perry Mason•Season 7•Episode 21

The Case of the Arrogant Arsonist

7.8/10 · 350 votesMar 5, 196451 min

Ranked #23 of 30 in Season 7•−0.2 vs season avg

A fire chief wants to bring a libel suit against a reporter who accuses him of burning down his own warehouse. Things get even worse for the chief when he's charged with murder.

Directed byJesse Hibbs

Written bySamuel Newman

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Cast5

Raymond Burr

Raymond Burr

Perry Mason

Barbara Hale

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Della Street

William Hopper

William Hopper

Paul Drake

William Talman

William Talman

Hamilton Burger

Ray Collins

Ray Collins

Lieutenant Tragg

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Jesse Hibbs

Jesse Hibbs

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Samuel Newman

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Samuel Newman

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Episode Summary

"The Case of the Arrogant Arsonist" is episode 21 of Perry Mason season 7. It scored 7.8/10 from 350 votes, ranking #23 of 30 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Jesse Hibbs and written by Samuel Newman, it aired on March 5, 1964.

Next: E22 · The Case of the Garrulous Go-Between Best of Season 7