The Case of the Arrogant Arsonist

Episode aired Mar 5, 1964
1h

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7.9/10

304

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Russell Thorson and Tom Tully in Perry Mason (1957)

Crime Drama Mystery

Carey York is a retired fire chief who owns a warehouse that is burned by an arsonist and kills a manager. A TV reporter accuses York of setting the fire. York hires Perry to sue for slander... Read allCarey York is a retired fire chief who owns a warehouse that is burned by an arsonist and kills a manager. A TV reporter accuses York of setting the fire. York hires Perry to sue for slander but York is charged when the reporter is killed.Carey York is a retired fire chief who owns a warehouse that is burned by an arsonist and kills a manager. A TV reporter accuses York of setting the fire. York hires Perry to sue for slander but York is charged when the reporter is killed.

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IMDb RATING

7.9/10

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Trivia
Della is not in this episode. Perry tells Gertie she is visiting her aunt.

Goofs
In the opening scene, an arsonist piles combustible materials on Mr. Joseph's desk. Said combustibles are absent in the next shot of the desk.

Quotes
[first lines]
Otto Joseph: [on phone] Yes. Yes, darling. I know it's Sunday and I know I promised to take you out for dinner, but I cannot help myself. Yes. Elaine, please understand, your father is still a stranger in this country, a poor stranger who has to work and work hard for a living. Business here is bad. Very bad. I'm worried. I try only to help. You understand? Yeah. Yes, Elaine, I'll try to finish the paperwork early. Then perhaps we still can go out. Good-bye. Good-bye, my baby.

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Featured review

10/10

I knew potentiometers

I personally enjoyed this episode. In 1965 I worked for Spectrol Electronics, a POTENTIOMETER manufacturer in San Gabriel, CA. And wire winding machines were of great importance in manufacturing these items. And "pots" are used everywhere. This plot really interested me and found it true record of this item. The acting and script was outstanding. The actors are all very experienced and always give outstanding performances.

And I have enjoyed this one for many years.