The Case of the Stuttering Bishop
1937, English. Directed by William Clemens.
This new Perry mason mystery drama will add popularity to this series of exciting adventure stories! Crime points to many! Who is guilty?
A Bishop from Australia comes to Perry to ask him to take a case of a woman wrongly accused of manslaughter 22 years before. The case would involve the wealthy Mr. Brownley and the fact that his alleged granddaughter may be an imposter. With that, the Bishop leaves and is clubbed in his hotel room. Soon after, he leaves on a boat and Perry meets the woman - Ida Gilbert. Perry goes to see Mr. Brownley, but gets nowhere. Later that night, Brownley is to meet Ida, but he is shot by a woman who drops Ida's gun. Ida is arrested for the murder of Mr. Brownley and Perry gets involved.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William ClemensDirector
- Donald WoodsPerry Mason
- Ann DvorakDella Street
- Anne NagelJanice Alma Brownley
- Linda PerryJanice Seaton
- Craig ReynoldsGordon Bixler
- Gordon OliverPhilip Brownley
- Joseph CrehanPaul Drake
- Helen MacKellarStella Kenwood
- Edward McWadeBishop Mallory
- Tom KennedyJim Magooney
- Mira McKinneyIda Gilbert
- Frank FaylenCharlie Downs
Details
- Released
- 8 June 1937
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Kenneth Gamet, Don Ryan, Erle Stanley Gardner
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The Case of the Stuttering Bishop: quick answers
What should I watch before The Case of the Stuttering Bishop?
Watch The Case of the Curious Bride (1935), The Case of the Lucky Legs (1935), The Case of the Velvet Claws (1936), and The Case of the Black Cat (1936) first, plus 1 earlier title listed on this page.
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How long is The Case of the Stuttering Bishop?
The Case of the Stuttering Bishop runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Does The Case of the Stuttering Bishop have a post-credits scene?
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The Case of the Stuttering Bishop parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Case of the Stuttering Bishop is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Case of the Stuttering Bishop on?
The Case of the Stuttering Bishop isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 June 1937. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Case of the Stuttering Bishop?
If you liked The Case of the Stuttering Bishop, try Song of the Thin Man, The Glass Key, Shadow of the Thin Man.
Who directed The Case of the Stuttering Bishop?
The Case of the Stuttering Bishop (1937) was directed by William Clemens and stars Donald Woods, Ann Dvorak, Anne Nagel.