Perry Mason - S05E28: The Case of the Ancient Romeo

Name: The Case of the Ancient Romeo
Genre: Mystery, Drama, Crime
Released: 1962-05-05
Duration: 52 min

May 05, 1962Mystery, Drama, CrimeSeason 5, Episode 28

Perry and Della go out for a night at the theatre to see Perry's actor friend, Steve Brock, perform as Paris in Romeo and Juliet. The lights mysteriously go out during the dueling scene between Romeo and Paris and when the lights are restored the audience is shocked to see that leading man Franz Lachman, playing Romeo, has been stabbed to death. When Steve is accused of the murder Perry decides to have the cast re-enact the final scene that was played before Lachman's death.

Director: Arthur Marks

Cast: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman, Ray Collins

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Perry Mason S05E28 Synopsis

Stream Perry Mason "The Case of the Ancient Romeo" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1962-05-05, this episode is part of Season 5 of Perry Mason. Directed by Arthur Marks, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. Featuring performances from Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper among the cast. With a runtime of 51m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Mystery and Drama series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Perry and Della go out for a night at the theatre to see Perry's actor friend, Steve Brock, perform as Paris in Romeo and Juliet. The lights mysteriously go out during the dueling scene between Romeo and Paris and when the lights are restored the aud...