Perry Mason first graced television screens in the ... The first of these helpers is Paul Drake (William Hopper), a detective with close ties to Perry’s legal practice. The second, Della Hale ...

When she's accused of the murder, Perry Mason resigns his position as judge to defend her, employing the son of his old colleague, Paul Drake, to act as private investigator on the case.

The witness is threatened and then murdered to stop him giving his evidence and Perry, Della and Paul start to investigate. The main victim was very popular with the base personnel and was ...