Perry Mason: The Case of the Crimson Kiss (1957)
Season 1, Episode 8
10/10
Ain't B
9 August 2017
Warning: Spoilers
**SPOILERS** Yeah, I know; it's ALWAYS sumpthin back in Mayberry. Anyhoo, it's good to see Frances Bavier before Andy's show, and AFTER "The Day The Earth Stood Still". I wonder; what happened to the key that Perry left in the flower Box? Even after it was told in court that He and Della had been in Carver's apartment, nobody asked HOW did they get in? If they had a key, as the witness said, where was it? Also, nobody pointed out that Fay was supposed to use TWO kinds of poison (Cyanide, and Barbiturates) that part doesn't make sense, does it?

The lipstick tells it all, though. The glass that had it; the kiss on the dirtbag's forehead (no match to Fay). Why didn't they get Vera's lip prints? That would have been interesting, wouldn't it? Of course, HOW did Vera and her date get in the outer door? Hamilton was playing serious catch-up after Perry asks these questions. When Anita is trapped by Perry, and her own words, she breaks down and cashes out the prosecutor's case. There was only one possible suspect, and Perry got her with her own lipstick marks on a notepad. He didn't have to use the fact that she'd arranged to have the apartment across from Carver's, but he had it like a trip hammer ready to drop on Hamilton.

Anita's taking a long fall off a steep cliff; she probably won't have a date for a long time since Burger didn't need any testimony from her. No pity; that was a dirty frame she tried to hang on Fay, and of course her attempted murder, which she had ZERO remorse for. Bye bye, scumbag. Dynamite blonde Joi Lansing was a pleasure to watch, as usual. A good actress and vocalist, but all us young guys knew some of her pin-ups; a shame she passed away young (R.I.P. Joi). This is one you'll want to get and keep for your own. Great acting; thanks to S.A.G., and IMDb, for the references.
12 out of 13 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink

Recently Viewed