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Perry Mason S3E6 — The Case of Paul Drake's Dilemma

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Perry Mason•Season 3•Episode 6

The Case of Paul Drake's Dilemma

9.0/10 · 475 votesNov 14, 195952 min

Ranked #1 of 26 in Season 3•+0.8 vs season avg

Frank Thatcher is involved in a hit-and-run accident but does not report it. He uses Paul Drake to take care of the aftermath of the incident. Later, Thatcher is found dead in the same apartment with Paul, after he wakes up—and Paul’s accused

Directed byWilliam D. Russell

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Raymond Burr

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Perry Mason

Barbara Hale

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Della Street

William Hopper

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Paul Drake

William Talman

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Hamilton Burger

Ray Collins

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William D. Russell

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Episode Summary

"The Case of Paul Drake's Dilemma" is episode 6 of Perry Mason season 3. It scored 9.0/10 from 475 votes, ranking #1 of 26 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by William D. Russell, it aired on November 14, 1959.

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