Ep 4. The Case of the Drowning Duck
- TV-MA
- October 12, 1957
- 59 min
-
7.8 (1,562)
Perry Mason season 1 episode 4, "The Case of the Drowning Duck," follows attorney Perry Mason as he takes on a new case defending a man accused of murder. The victim, a wealthy businessman, was found dead at the bottom of his swimming pool, and all evidence points to Mason's client as the killer.
As Mason begins his investigation, he quickly realizes that there is more to the case than meets the eye. The victim's wife is acting suspiciously, and there are rumors of a large life insurance policy that may have motivated her to kill her husband. Mason also learns that the victim was involved in a shady business deal with a group of investors, raising the possibility that someone else may have wanted him dead.
Despite the mounting evidence against his client, Mason is determined to uncover the truth and clear his client's name. With the help of his trusty investigator Paul Drake and loyal secretary Della Street, Mason delves deeper into the case and uncovers a web of deceit and greed that implicates multiple suspects.
As the trial approaches, Mason must use all of his legal skills and courtroom savvy to convince the jury of his client's innocence. With twists and turns at every corner, "The Case of the Drowning Duck" is a thrilling episode that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.