The Case of the Slandered Submarine (14 May 1960)

In Long Beach a local bar-girl, Dolores Chapman, has been murdered and the investigation centers around the crew of the submarine USS Moray. Cmdr. James Page, captain of the Moray, is ... See full summary »

Director:

Arthur Marks

Writers:

Erle Stanley Gardner (characters created by), Sam Neuman

Stars:

Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Raymond Burr	...	Perry Mason
Barbara Hale	...	Della Street
William Hopper	...	Paul Drake
Ray Collins	...	Lt. Tragg (credit only)
Hugh Marlowe	...	Cmdr. James Page
Robert F. Simon	...	Anthony Beldon
Jack Ging	...	Robert Chapman
Mort Mills	...	Barry Scott
Robert H. Harris	...	Gordon Russell
Edward Platt	...	Cmdr. Driscoll
Russ Conway	...	Cmdr. Jerome Burke
Robert Brubaker	...	Lou Hansford
Ann Robinson	...	Vivian Page
Stephen Chase	...	Cmdr. Foyle
William Tannen	...	Lt. Cmdr. Matt Stewart

Storyline

In Long Beach a local bar-girl, Dolores Chapman, has been murdered and the investigation centers around the crew of the submarine USS Moray. Cmdr. James Page, captain of the Moray, is involved in testing new equipment from Alpha Electronics. He meets with Alpha spokesmen Gordon Russell and Lou Hansford to set up the test, and finds that his father-in-law, Anthony Beldon, has bought into the company. Beldon consults Perry Mason about suing the U. S. Navy and relieving Page of his command, which Perry declines. Cmdr. Page is found stabbed to death with a special screwdriver. Robert Chapman, Delores' husband and member of the Moray's crew, becomes a prime suspect in both murders. Perry is retained anonymously to defend Chapman.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 May 1960 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Stage 4, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paisano Productions, Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Surprisingly good episode for a crowded cast.

For a crowded cast- this was a surprisingly good episode. Seemed like from the start this mystery had the viewer bound to the show to see what the next set of circumstance Perry will produce.

The episode centers around the US submarine 'Moray'. Commander James Page was in charge of the sub which was testing new equipment from two companies. The two companies, Def-co and Alpha Electronics, were competing for a Navy contract. Def-co had already tested their equipment and now it was Alpha's turn to better the stakes. And it was up to Cmdr. Page to recommend which company was to get the contract.

However, Cmdr. Page has his hands full with other situations. A young women had been killed a few weeks ago and the suspects were the men on the 'Moray'. Now his learns that his father-in-law has purchased Alpha Electronics which could lead to problems with his recommendation.

So the morning of the test, with all the Alpha representatives aboard, they go to wake up Comdr. Page only to found him stabbed with a screwdriver. And one of the sailors, Robert Chapman, is the main suspect in the stabbing. Plus after investigation was found to have been married to the women that was killed earlier in the week. Thus we have Perry defending Mr Chapman in a Navy court.

There is many more great nuggets to this story that the viewer will find interesting. The episode keeps you on your feet the entire time as Perry and Paul weave their way to the truth. A good story with a good cast. Plus there is a nice plug for the Navy in the last few words of the show.

Great Watch.