Seasons & Episodes
Stake Out
A rehabilitated ex-convict is suspected of killing a policeman and is jailed. Maris comes to his defence.
The Harry Connors Story
Harry Connors is a thug who confeses to killing the man who testified against him. Later he changes his story and his a
Change of Heart
Tom Sheppard is sent to jail for the muder of his former girlfriend on the testimony of an elderly eyewitness. Tom's fi
The Failure
Ed Reed's house burns down and a female friend is killed. Reed is accused of arson and murder and is jailed. Maris bel
End of the World
A femme fatale lies in her testimony. In the process her husband is jailed for a murder he did not commit and her murde
Shadow of a Giant
An ex-convict and his son get implicated in a theft and get arrested. Maris believes in the two men and gets to work on
Presumption of Guilt
In prison a gang leader is stabbed and killed. Ron Davis is charged with the murder and is sentenced for execution. Af
The Angry Men
A wealthy businessman, unhappy with a contract he's signed, tries to void the contract through devious and unscrupulous
Writ of Terror
In an attempt to find out more facts from a murder trial Maris uses psychiatry as a defence.
Music to Murder By
An ex-convict who has become emotionally unstable kidnaps Maris and his assistant because he blames Maris for his convic
With Malice for One
A shop worker is charged for the murder of the supervisor. The reason: the man is an immigrant and bigotry enters the
Framed Ex-Con
Frank is an ex-convict who is going straight and is now the son-in-law of a policeman. Two of Frank's old friends commi
Death in the Streets
A college student is unable to repay loan sharks and gives them the keys to his father's automobile. The loan sharks th
The Drop
A young couple is planning to elope but the plans come to a screeching halt when drugs are found in the car they rent.
The Manly Art of Murder
Jimmy Stockton is a prizefighter who's wife promised to leave him if he lost in the ring again. When his wife is killed
A Reputation
The chief lawyer for the state anti-crime committee is killed and a former gambler is accused of the murder. Maris defe
His Father's Footsteps
A father suspects his teenage son is involved in a robbery and a shooting. The father then hires Maris to defend his son
Price of Charity
A soldier is accused of killing another soldier in a brawl over a woman. Maris is called in to help the accused soldier
Never Bet the Odds
A prizefighter bets against himself in an upcoming fight. Maris becomes suspicious of his actions.
Morality and the Shield
A neighborhood gang steal the gun of former gang member and now Policeman Crothy and commit a crime and a murder. Croth
Dead Man's Shoes
Fred Prescott, a news commentator, is murdered and Maris investigates.
Strange Summons
A locksmith is charged with the murder of a jewelry store owner. Maris goes undercover to try to prove the locksmith in
Murder Plays it Cool
A jazz musician is charged with murder. Maris uses a trumpet to clear the musician.
Election Night
A blackmailer is killed after warning a city official that he'll release scandalous information about his wife if he doe
Poker Club
A theatrical producer is robbed and killed. An elderly Shakespearean is arrested for the murder. Maris is there to hel
The Trigger
A young controller of a firm commits suicide before the audit of the books. Was it a suicide? Maris is not so sure and
Murder is a Gamble
A husband is charged with the murder of his wife. Maris tries to discover what happened.
Death and Taxes
A woman is found murdered after a night of partying with a rich oil man. The oil man is arrested for the killing. Mari
The Locket
A millionaire playboy is murdered and a girl is charged with the murder and sentenced to the electric chair. Maris beli
The Trouble Cop
A policeman is charged for the murder of a bookie. The ones who are the likely suspects have an airtight cover story.
First Prize for Murder
A foreigner is accused of murdering her fiancé's father. Maris is urged by a young copy boy pretenting to be a report
The Frame
Lt. Weston is charged for the murder of an ex-policeman while on vacation. Maris is sure that the murder was a frame-up
Society Matron
Mr. Mitchel is charged for the murder of a young woman. His wife believes in her husband and hires Maris to defend him
Last Chance
The testimony of a witness has dire consequences for a man charged with murder. However, the victim's last words do not
Mind Over Murder
A supervisor at a zoo is poisoned and the zoologist is charged with murder.
So Shall Ye Reap
A teenager is charged with murder and Maris' secretary urges him to take the case.
Sentenced to Die
A man is convicted of murdering his former employer. His wife, Betty Nelson, comes to Maris and pleads that he investig
Voice of Doom
A circus performer, whose forte is throwing the knife, is charged for the murder of another circus performer in a jealou
The Blood Red Ruby
A man is suspected of a jewelry heist and a killing and is arrested. The man is a former client of Maris' and he invest
Against the Law
Maris and Lt. Weston go fishing on vacation. At the lodge they stay the owner is accused of murdering his adulterous wi
The Case of Dan Gray
Dan Gray invents an explosive formula similar to dynamite. After a golfer is killed with an exploding golf ball the inv
Skid Row Story
Barney Klein lives on skid row and is accused of stealing money from a local half-way house. Maris defends Barney.
Flying High
Jean Davis, a flight attendant, is murdered. When Maris investigates the case he discovers that many people had a reaso
Beau and Arrow Case
A psychologist, Dr. Von Heisinger, is murdered. The weapon: an arrow. Maris investigates.
The Frame Up
An ex-convict runs a gift shop and finds the dead body of a well known gangster in his shop. He is arrested for murder.
Seventh Hour
Bill Donati, a laborer, is accused of killing a local racketeer named Al Curis. Maris defends Bill.
The Sisters
Whitney Coleman is charged for murder when her estranged husband is found dead. Maris comes to her aid and investigates
Diamond Dupe
A union member is accused of selling stolen property. The union hires Maris to defend the man charged with the crime.
Society Doctor
A well-to-do medical doctor, William Stanhope, is accused of killing his wife and arrested. Maris investigates.
Top Secret
A scientist, who's also a top-notch secret agent, is accused of misusing top-secret information and botching his assigne
Number Please
A friend of Maris is arrested for the murder of a detective. Maris is motivated to clear his friend and discovers the d
Coins of Antiquity
A Greek immigrant, Alexis George, receives a shipment of rare coins to sell from his mother in Greece but is burglarized
Concrete Coffin
A skeleton buried under a road is found by contruction workers. Maris investigates the possible crime.
Compulsive Killer
Professor Hasting thinks his wife is too worried about the welfare of criminals and their concerns. He decides his wife
Girls Wanted
Maris receives an important clue from a young girl in an employment agency racket. Maris decides to investigate.
His Brother's Keeper
Larry Wade is a policeman who decides to help out the victim of the crime instead of chasing the perpetrator. This plac
A Case of Arson
Sam Putman is charged with arson. Maris investigates and defends Mr. Putman since he is an old friend of his father.
Jennifer
A woman is charged and jailed for the murder of her husband. Her step-daughter, Jennifer, asks Maris to investigate the
Abandoned Mine
A death of a prospector worries the owners of a mine and send Maris to protect their interests and investigate the crime
A French Affair
Maris travels to Paris to meet a potential client but finds him murdered. A suspect is arrested for the murder but Maris
End of Titan
Lloyd Randell is killed and Debby Arnold is charged with murder. Maris defends her but has to review an incredible amoun
Fugitive From Fear
A Korean war veteran suffering from post shock traumatic stress disorder flees after being accused of killing an acquain
Design for Murder
An assistant dress designer is charged with murdering his employer. Maris investigates and defends.
Like Father, Like Son
Mr. Burkhart, Sr. accuses his grandson George of stealing. He claims only the two of them knew the combination of the s
Red Confetti
A spree of ""hit and runs"" bewilder the police department. Maris and Lt. Weston are on the case and discover interesti
Planter's Death
Maris heads to the West Indies for some rest and recreation but his vacation is cut short when a plantation owner is kil
Two Wrongs
A Broadway actress who no one likes is murdered. Everyone she knew had a reason to want her dead. Maris investigates.
Jungle Compound
Maris takes a trip to the zoo. A murder takes place and a zoo worker with a police record, fightened that he'll be the
Mr. Sobel's Birthday Party
A cake is poisoned at an office party and the payroll is heisted. A man takes the blame for the crime. Maris is hired
The Wildcatter
A rich oil man is the victim of the theft of his securities. His former employee is accused of the crime. Maris invesi
The Accused
A woman dies suddenly and it is ruled a suicide. The woman was a former client of Maris, and he is not so sure. Maris
Leading Young Citizen
Joe Tanner is an ex-convict but is now reformed and leading a good life. The police, however, charge him with a crime.
Hurricane
After a murder trial where the defendant was found guilty, Maris get a telegram from an important witness in the case st
Court Martial
Sergent Corey is court martialed for murder. Lt. Weston believes in Sgt. Corey because he helped him get started in his
Sacrifice Play
A newspaper columnist is murdered and Al Bingham, another newsman, is charged with murdering him. Maris investigates.
Face of Innocence
A murder and a robbery takes place. Maris finds an envelope full of money tied to the case. Maris investigates.
The Intruder
An intruder is shot by a woman, an ex-showgirl. It so happens that the intruder was her husband. Maris investigates.
Photo Finish
Nan Havens, traveling behind the iron curtian, is charged with espionage when microfilm carring government secrets is fo
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