Perry Mason: The Case of the Baited Hook (1957)
A mysterious veiled woman hands Perry (Raymond Burr) $2000 in cash, and one-half of a $10,000 bill, as a retainer to defend a woman on a murder charge. Shortly therafter, Perry pays a visit ot embezzling businessman Albert Tydings (George Neise), only to find the man's body stuffed in his closet. Now Perry must earn his money by proving that Carol Stanley (Judith Braun), whose trust account Tydings was handling, is innocent of his murder. Counterpointing the drama is a humorous subplot wherein faithful secetary Della (Barbara Hale) nurses Perry through a vicious cold. This episode is based on a 1940 novel by Perry Mason creator Erle Stanley Gardner. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Director(s):
- Christian Nyby
Synopsis of Perry Mason: The Case of the Baited Hook
A mysterious veiled woman hands Perry (Raymond Burr) $2000 in cash, and one-half of a $10,000 bill, as a retainer to defend a woman on a murder charge. Shortly therafter, Perry pays a visit ot embezzling businessman Albert Tydings (George Neise), only to find the man's body stuffed in his closet. Now Perry must earn his money by proving that Carol Stanley (Judith Braun), whose trust account Tydings was handling, is innocent of his murder. Counterpointing the drama is a humorous subplot wherein faithful secetary Della (Barbara Hale) nurses Perry through a vicious cold. This episode is based on a 1940 novel by Perry Mason creator Erle Stanley Gardner. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Perry Mason: The Case of the Baited Hook
- Judith Braun - Carol Leeds, aka Carol Stanley
- Al Hopson - Richard Ellis
- Frank Marlowe - Janitor
- Willard Sage - Robert Dawson
- Maurice McEndree - Jack
- Peg Whitman - Receptionist
- Mary Castle - Enid Shaw
- Lyle Latell - Officer
- George Neise - Albert Tydings
- Geraldine Wall - Abigail Esther Leeds
- Connie Cezon - Gertie
- Director(s):
- Christian Nyby
- Writer(s):
- Richard M. Grey
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