Perry Mason: The Complete Movie Collection

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When it was announced back in 1985 that Raymond Burr and Barbara Hale would be reprising their roles as Perry Mason and Della Street in a new series of "Perry Mason" TV movies I was ecstatic. Even though I was a bit too young to have enjoyed the original series during its prime time run from 1957 to 1966 I had become a huge fan when the series moved into syndication in the late 1960's and 1970's. I simply could not get enough of this compelling, well-written series. Beginning with “Perry Mason Returns” in the autumn of 1985 these classy two hour films became “must see” TV for me. I saw each and every one of them.About three years ago, I decided to purchase the entire “Perry Mason” TV series on DVD. It was a rather expensive proposition at the time as “Perry Mason: The Complete Series” had not yet been released. But over the course of about a year I purchased the entire set of 18 covering all 9 seasons. Still, this was money very well spent. Then in 2013 Paramount finally saw fit to release the first 6 of these fabulous TV movies as “Perry Mason Movie Collection: Volume 1”. The only problem was that at $58.99 the price was just outrageous. I balked and balked but during a moment of weakness I gave in and purchased the set. Although the movies were every bit as good as I remembered there was absolutely nothing special about the package and there were no special features. I vowed not to purchase any more of these sets at that price and stuck to my guns as subsequent volumes were released. My patience and good judgement has finally paid off.Much to my amazement in August 2016 Paramount released all 30 of these movies on 15 DVDs at a price just about anyone can afford. Admittedly, “Perry Mason: The Complete Movie Collection” is definitely a “no frills” proposition but I am thrilled to have been able to add them to my collection. I have viewed around half of the movies to this point and have absolutely no issues with the quality of the video. Perhaps I am just not that fussy but at just a bit more than $1.00 per movie what do you expect? Raymond Burr appears in 26 of the shows and after he passed away in 1993 Paul Sorvino and Hal Holbrook did a superb job pinch-hitting for their old friend. As always Barbara Hale does a workmanlike job as Perry’s able associate Della Street. I also enjoyed the work of William Katt as Paul Drake Jr. and have always wondered why he was replaced so early in the series.If you are a fan of the Perry Mason TV show or enjoy court room dramas then you are sure to appreciate “Perry Mason: The Complete Movie Collection.”. The writing is always top notch and the acting superb. And now the price is right to boot. Very highly recommended.

Love this collection. Cannot stream anywhere!

This box set was more than worth what I paid for it. 30 movies for less than $25.00, you can't beat that price. Have watched the first 9 and they have been very good. I know the rest will be good and entertaining.

I hesitated getting this movie set. I'd seen perhaps 2 or 3 of them when they first aired years ago, but apparently wasn't all that impressed with what I saw at the time. After getting and viewing most of the original Perry Mason series, I decided to get the movies---and I was pleasantly surprised and pleased that I did.The very first thing that struck me was the impressive sound quality of the theme--stereo and full orchestra--a little thing, but set the tone for the movies and performances to follow. From that point I was hooked on the movies and especially the acting of Raymond Burr. Although he did a superb job in the early TV series, his performances in these later movies were even more impressive. I had to keep reminding myself that he was really not a lawyer, but merely a quite heavy actor interpreting a movie role. Burr's expressions, reactions, demeanor throughout create the strong feeling he is not really acting.And, then there's his relationship to Della Street, which in the early TV series was close and often personal. However, in these movies, that relationship comes across as bordering on the affectionate, even romantic. It is obvious that Burr and Hale must have had a genuine, real affection for each other---notwithstanding Burr's known homosexual relationship.I enjoy these movies greatly and can recommend them without reservation.

I had numerous cases of his, but not this many. It is a joy to watch the numerous actors and actresses that were frequently part of his episodes.

An excellent court room series even though black and white produced in the 50s that has a following.

I am a great fan of the original series which I have watched several times on Free Vee. I caught one of these movies on cable and was excited to find the whole set at Amazon. Most of the movies are new to me and I am enjoying them very much. So far all discs have played in my DVD player. Very satisfied.