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Perry Mason S9E1 — The Case of the Laughing Lady

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Perry Mason•Season 9•Episode 1

The Case of the Laughing Lady

8.2/10 · 358 votesSep 12, 196551 min

Ranked #7 of 30 in Season 9•+0.2 vs season avg

Carla Chaney is caught seemingly red-handed at the scene of the murder of her ex-boyfriend. Perry agrees to take the case pro bono after three other attorneys drop out. Carla's only hope is an unseen woman she claims was also present at the

Directed byJesse Hibbs

Written byOrville H. Hampton

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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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Orville H. Hampton

Writer

Jesse Hibbs

Jesse Hibbs

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Case of the Laughing Lady" is episode 1 of Perry Mason season 9. It scored 8.2/10 from 358 votes, ranking #7 of 30 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Jesse Hibbs and written by Orville H. Hampton, it aired on September 12, 1965.

Next: E2 · The Case of the Fatal Fortune Best of Season 9