Perry Mason: Season 3
- 1959
- 26 episodes
- 52m
Season 3 of Perry Mason premiered on October 3, 1959 and has 26 episodes, from "The Case of the Spurious Sister" to "The Case of the Flighty Father". The last episode aired on June 11, 1960.
Where to watch Perry Mason
In the United States, you can stream Perry Mason on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV. It is on streaming services in 3 countries.
Episodes
Episode 1The Case of the Spurious SisterAired October 3, 1959
Bruce Chapman returns home early from a business trip to find that his wife, Marie, wants a divorce. Chapman is shocked at this turn of events because just before he left on his trip he thought he had found the strangled body of Marie in his office. But if Marie is still alive, who was the dead woman in the office?
Guest stars
- James Seay Ralph Hibberly
- Marion Marshall Ginny Hobart
- Peggy Knudsen Marie Chapman
- George E. Stone Court Clerk
- Michael Fox Dr. Hoxie
- Sam Edwards Cashier
- S. John Launer Judge
- Karl Weber Bruce Chapman
Episode 2The Case of the Watery WitnessAired October 10, 1959
Lorna Thomas is a has-been actress who once gave up her baby for adoption and lived to regret it. George Clark discovers that his wife might be Lorna's long-lost daughter and begins to see dollar signs.
Guest stars
- Ned Glass Mr. Smith
- Fay Wray Lorna Thomas
- Kathryn Card Harriet Snow
- Malcolm Atterbury Dennis Briggs
- John Bryant George Clark
Episode 3The Case of the Garrulous GamblerAired October 17, 1959
Larry Benton is a hard luck guy. When he gets in an argument in a poker game and knocks Mike Granger out cold, his "friends" inform him that Granger is dead. Unbeknownst to Larry, the entire scenario is a scam to shake him down for money. Ring leader, Johnny Clay, ends up dead.
Guest stars
- Steve Brodie Ben Wallace
- Victor Sen Yung Mickey Fong
- Paula Raymond Doris Shackley
- Dick Foran Steve Benton
Episode 4The Case of the Blushing PearlsAired October 24, 1959
Mitsuo Kamuri has been seeing a great deal of Grover Nichols, son of wealthy businessman Hudson Nichols. Nichols doesn't approve of his son's relationship, and when Mitsuo is "caught" with a string of valuable pearls belonging to Mrs. Nichols, he agrees to drop all charges provided she stops seeing his son. Things then get even more complicated when Mitsuo's uncle is found murdered.
Guest stars
- Angela Greene Thelma Nichols
- George Takei Toma Sakai
- Bill Walker Connors--Watchman
- Benson Fong Itsubi Nogata
- Ralph Dumke Hudson Nichols
- Martha Wentworth Landlady
Episode 5The Case of the Startled StallionAired October 31, 1959
Wealthy rancher John Brant forecloses on Jo Ann Blanchard's mortgage and takes possession of her prized stallion. Jo Ann goes to Perry for help in getting the horse back but soon needs Perry's aid in getting her off a murder charge she is arrested for killing Brant.
Guest stars
- Richard Rust Peter White
- George E. Stone Court Clerk
- Trevor Bardette John Brant
- Elliott Reid Terry Blanchard
- Paul Richards Earl Mauldin
- John Harmon Fingerprint Man
- Harry Tyler Timothy 'Pop' Abbott
- Don Dillaway Charley Cass
Episode 6The Case of Paul Drake's DilemmaAired November 14, 1959
Frank Thatcher is involved in a hit-and-run accident but does not report it. He uses Paul Drake to take care of the aftermath of the incident. Later, Thatcher is found dead in the same apartment with Paul, after he wakes up—and Paul’s accused of the murder.
Guest stars
- Basil Ruysdael Henry W. Dameron
- Vanessa Brown Donna Kress
- George E. Stone Court Clerk
- Bruce Gordon Frank Thatcher
- James T. Callahan Police Officer Wilson
- Sheila Bromley Mrs. Colin
- Dean Harens Tad Dameron
- Jennifer Howard Judith Thatcher
Episode 7The Case of the Golden FraudAired November 21, 1959
Richard Vanaman is up for a promotion at his investment firm but is sabotaged and framed for murder.
Guest stars
- Joyce Meadows Sylvia Welles
- David Sheiner Rip Conners
- Frank Sully Newspaper Delivery Man
- George E. Stone Court Clerk
- Alex Gerry Elliott Hale
- Patricia Huston Lydia Lawrence
- Neil Hamilton Henry Noble
- Arthur Franz Richard Vanaman
Episode 8The Case of the Bartered BikiniAired December 5, 1959
Wally Dunbar seeks Perry's help in securing ownership of his new summer line of swimwear but the sketches are stolen and worse yet, chief designer Rick Stassi is murdered. Wally's girlfriend, Kitty Wynne, who was being blackmailed by Stassi goes to trial for his murder.
Guest stars
- Bill Idelson Ellis - Forensics Technicia
- John Lupton Wally Dunbar
- Maura McGiveney Yvonne - Model
- George E. Stone Court Clerk
- Rita Lynn Lisa Ferrand
- John Anderson Bud Ferrand
- Paul Langton Simon Atley
- Richard Gaines Judge
Episode 9The Case of the Artful DodgerAired December 12, 1959
Allen Sheridan has more enemies than you can shake a stick at—and he's due to inherit the healthy sum of $162,000.00. When Allen turns up dead, his cousin Sarette becomes the prime suspect.
Guest stars
- William Campbell Allen Sheridan
- George E. Stone Court Clerk
- Michael Fox Dr. Hoxie
- Patricia Donahue Joyce Fulton
- Douglas Henderson Ralph Curtis
- Jerome Cowan Victor Latimore
- Lurene Tuttle Sarette Winslow
- Peter Leeds Lou Caporale
Episode 10The Case of the Lucky LegsAired December 19, 1959
Marjorie Cluny wins a contest for best looking legs sponsored by Frank Patton of Stellar Productions. Her prize is a trip to Hollywood and a role in Patton's next picture. Unfortunately, there was fine print in Marjorie's contract and her Hollywood career lasts only two days. Patton is then found stabbed to death with a woodcarving instrument . Marjorie disappears and becomes the leading suspect.
Guest stars
- Doreen Lang Laura Fields
- S. John Launer Judge
- John Archer James R. Bradbury
- Jeanne Cooper Thelma Bell
Episode 11The Case of the Violent VillageAired January 2, 1960
Perry goes on a fishing trip in a small Sierra Nevada town with his old friend, Sheriff Gene Norris but, as usual, manages to get sidetracked into another murder case when Phil Beecher returns from jail.
Guest stars
- Willis Bouchey Judge
- Ann Rutherford Judith Thurston
- Terry Becker Everett Ransome
- Barton MacLane Sheriff Eugene Norris
- Jacqueline Scott Kathi Beecher
- Frank Hagney Second Man
- Ina Victor Charlotte Norris
Episode 12The Case of the Frantic FlyerAired January 9, 1960
A double cross, a double murder, a plane crash, missing money, and yet another innocent widow charged with crimes she didn't commit are the elements of this case.
Guest stars
- Ed Kemmer Roger Porter
- George E. Stone Court Clerk
- Simon Oakland Howard Walters
- Rebecca Welles Carol Taylor
- Jon Lormer Autopsy Surgeon
- Richard Gaines Judge
- Lee Miller Sgt. Brice (uncredited)
- Virginia Vincent Ruth Walters
Episode 13The Case of the Wayward WifeAired January 23, 1960
Ben Sutton is listed as the author of a best-selling book describing his experiences in a Korean POW camp. When the real author is released from an Army hospital, Sutton is slain before he can tell the truth and his widow is arrested for the murder.
Guest stars
- Marshall Thompson Arthur Poe
- Madlyn Rhue Marian Ames
- Frank Maxwell Harry Scott Wilson
- George E. Stone Court Clerk
- Bethel Leslie Sylvia Sutton
Episode 14The Case of the Prudent ProsecutorAired January 30, 1960
DA Hamilton Burger asks Perry to defend an old friend who once saved his life in a boating accident ten years before. The old friend of Burger's is now facing a murder charge.
Guest stars
- Barbra Fuller Joan Leonard
- J. Pat O'Malley Jefferson Pike
- John A. Alonzo Pedro Guitterez
- Philip Bourneuf Asa Culver
- Frank Albertson Duck Hunter
- S. John Launer Judge
- Dabbs Greer Hal Kirkwood
- Ruta Lee Vita Culver
Episode 15The Case of the Gallant GrafterAired February 6, 1960
Corporate intrigue is the backdrop of this episode, when embezzling accountant Robert Doniger is murdered and Edward Nelson is charged with his murder.
Guest stars
- Nelson Leigh Judge
- George E. Stone Court Clerk
- Charles Aidman Arthur Siddons
- Charlotte Austin Norma Williams
- Fintan Meyler Patricia Martin
- John Alvin Phil - Bank Teller
- Joan Staley Judith Ford
- Herbert Rudley Edward Nelson
Episode 16The Case of the Wary WildcatterAired February 20, 1960
Charles Houston cleverly gets away with killing his wife by making it look like she died in a car accident. Then a wildlife photographer shows up with the murder on film, and Charles discovers that his sister-in-law has squandered all the profits from his oil well.
Guest stars
- Barbara Bain Madelyn Terry
- George E. Stone Court Clerk
- Byron Palmer Charles Houston
- Douglas Kennedy Lucky Sterling
- Lee Miller Sgt. Brice
- Richard Gaines Judge
- Larry J. Blake Officer
Episode 17The Case of the Mythical MonkeysAired February 27, 1960
Author Mauvis Meade sends her secretary, Gladys Doyle, out to a mountain cabin to pick up a package. Gladys gets lost and her car gets stuck in the mud. She then walks to a cabin looking for help and encounters a mysterious man who appears to know her. While Gladys freshens up, the man leaves and Gladys discovers a dead body.
Guest stars
- Beverly Garland Mauvis Meade
- Nelson Leigh Judge
- George E. Stone Court Clerk
- Louise Fletcher Gladys Doyle
- Lew Gallo Richard Gilman
- Lawrence Dobkin Gregory Dunkirk
- Norman Fell Caspar Pedley
- William Boyett Pete Kelton
Episode 18The Case of the Singing SkirtAired March 12, 1960
The Big Barn is a gambling casino run by George Anclitis. Things are going well at the Big Barn, until George's second banana, Slim Marcus, botches a crooked card game and is exposed for cheating. Slim's girlfriend, Vivan Ennis, is then murdered.
Guest stars
- George E. Stone Court Clerk
- Byron Morrow George Ranger
- Allison Hayes Sadie Bradford
- H.M. Wynant Joseph (Slim) Marcus
- Robert B. Williams Joe, Police Captain
- John Harmon Frank Wilton
- Stafford Repp Frederick Halstead
- Michael Fox Autopsy Surgeon
Episode 19The Case of the Bashful BurroAired March 26, 1960
Perry arrives in the gold mining town of Placer City looking for an old prospector to subpoena for testimony. He then get involved in a murder case when one of the participants in a barroom fight is found killed and the other is accused of the crime.
Guest stars
- George Mitchell Amos Catledge
- Elisabeth Fraser Hazel Bascombe
- Ray Stricklyn Gerald Norton
- Charles Bateman Roy Dowson
- Kay E. Kuter Deputy
- Sue George Sally Norton
- Ben Wright Crawford Wright
- John Pickard Sheriff Keller
Episode 20The Case of the Crying CherubAired April 9, 1960
A valuable Matisse painting is stolen from a museum. When the thief is found murdered museum employee June Sinclair and her boyfriend David Lambert are charged with the crime.
Guest stars
- Elizabeth Harrower Woman Artist
- George E. Stone Court Clerk
- Joe Maross David Lambert
- Abraham Sofaer Sylvester Robey
- Elvia Allman Mrs. Forbes
- Tom Drake Richard Harkens
- David Lewis Deputy D.A. Mark Hanson
- Mala Powers June Sinclair
Episode 21The Case of the Nimble NephewAired April 23, 1960
Mason is sought out by land tycoon Adam Thompson, who suspects one of his nephews of rifling the house safe. The twist? The land tycoon's next in command is found dead, after it's found out that he was the one stealing the secrets.
Guest stars
- Bert Convy Harry Thompson
- George E. Stone Court Clerk
- Robert Gist Deputy D.A. Claude Drumm
- Myrna Fahey Lydia Logan
- William H. Wright Adam Thompson
- Crahan Denton Frank Jarrett
- S. John Launer Judge
- Carl Benton Reid Victor Logan
Episode 22The Case of the Madcap ModisteAired April 30, 1960
After one of the biggest names in fashion is poisoned after embarassing her husband on TV, the husband is not rightly the prime suspect.
Guest stars
- Edward Mallory George Halliday
- Leslie Parrish Hope Sutherland
- George E. Stone Court Clerk
- John Conte Charles Pierce
- David White Henry De Garmo
- Marie Windsor Flavia Pierce
- Robert Ellenstein Dr. McBride, Medical Examiner
- Les Tremayne Deputy D.A. Stewart Linn
Episode 23The Case of the Slandered SubmarineAired May 14, 1960
Commander Jerome Burke is assisting the police in the investigation of the murder of a café singer. Later, Commander James Page is found dead in the captain's quarters of the Navy submarine, MORAY. Robert Chapman, a sailor who was married to the deceased singer, is accused of both murders.
Guest stars
- Edward Platt Cmdr. Driscoll
- Ann Robinson Vivian Page
- Russ Conway Cmdr. Jerome Burke
- Jack Ging Robert Samuel Chapman
- Hugh Marlowe Cmdr. James Edward Page
- Herb Vigran Ernest Pritchard
- Robert H. Harris Gordon Russell
- Mort Mills Barry Scott
Episode 24The Case of the Ominous OutcastAired May 21, 1960
When a notorious bank robber's son returns to his hometown it seems as though everyone is interested in missing loot supposedly hidden by the man's father. This leads to murder. Perry comes to the rescue once again.
Guest stars
- Marilyn Eastman Secretary
- Willis Bouchey Judge
- Irene Tedrow Amy Douglas
- Jeremy Slate Bob Lansing
- Margaret Hayes Vivian Bell
- Denver Pyle Tom Quincy
- Walter Burke James Blackburn
- Robert Emhardt J. J. Flaherty
Episode 25The Case of the Irate InventorAired May 28, 1960
James Frazer wants a divorce and his cheating wife refuses to give him one. She's also stealing the plans to his invention in order to bait her engineer lover into staying around. Frazer leaves town for three months in order to cool down, but on the night of his return he finds his wife murdered in his office—and he has the only key to a unique, burglar-proof lock that he invented.
Guest stars
- Gertrude Flynn Mrs. Nicholas
- George E. Stone Court Clerk
- Kasey Rogers Lois Langley
- Kenneth MacDonald Judge
- Tom Coley James Frazer
- Ken Lynch Robert Hayden
- Manning Ross Calvin Boone
- CeCe Whitney Thelma Frazer
Episode 26The Case of the Flighty FatherAired June 11, 1960
18 year-old Trudy's mother has died leaving her $10 million and suddenly men claiming to be her long-lost father are coming into town. The only one who could identify the real father, a blind uncle, is killed, but by who?
Guest stars
- Francis X. Bushman Lawrence King
- Henry Beckman David
- George E. Stone Court Clerk
- Hayden Rorke Jay Holbrook
- Berry Kroeger Donald J. Evanson
- William Allyn Wally Harper
- Grandon Rhodes Judge
