Arthur Perry — Murder by Television Character Profile

About Arthur Perry

Houghland's assistant and a leading murder suspect. He allegedly accepted a $100,000 bribe to act as a corporate spy. Later found stabbed to death, he is revealed to be the dishonest twin brother of FBI investigator Edwin Perry.

Arthur Perry — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Bela Lugosi

Appears in

Murder by Television (1935)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (2)

• Arthur Perry — Conflict Suspect — Police Chief Nelson (George Meeker)

  Arthur Perry is treated as a primary suspect by Police Chief Nelson.

• Arthur Perry — Professional Assistant — James Houghland (Charles Hill Mailes)

  Arthur Perry works directly under James Houghland as his technical assistant.

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• Mendoza (Larry Francis)
• Isabella (Hattie McDaniel)
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• Hammond (Henry Hall)
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