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Perry Mason S1E14 — The Case of the Baited Hook
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Perry Mason•Season 1•Episode 14

The Case of the Baited Hook

8.1/10 · 546 votesDec 21, 195752 min

Ranked #15 of 39 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Robert Dawson confronts Albert Tydings, his partner, about $80K missing from Carol Stanley's trust account. Albert Tydings admits he embezzled the money and blackmails Robert Dawson to keep quiet or he will reveal some scandalous facts about Carol. Later, Carol calls and makes

Directed byChristian Nyby
Written byRichard Grey

Seasons9

Season 1 Episodes39

Cast5

Raymond Burr

Raymond Burr

Perry Mason

Barbara Hale

Barbara Hale

Della Street

William Hopper

William Hopper

Paul Drake

William Talman

William Talman

Hamilton Burger

Ray Collins

Ray Collins

Lieutenant Tragg

Crew12

Christian Nyby

Christian Nyby

Director

L

Lewis H. Creber

Art Direction

R

Richard Grey

Teleplay

Gene Wang

Gene Wang

Story Editor

J

J. Paul Popkin

Production Supervisor

F

Frank Redman

Director of Photography

L

Lyle R. Wheeler

Art Direction

O

Otto Meyer

Editor

A

Art Seid

Supervising Editor

A

Annabell

Hair Designer

D

Dick James

Wardrobe Supervisor

W

Walter M. Scott

Set Decoration

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Episode Summary

"The Case of the Baited Hook" is episode 14 of Perry Mason season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 546 votes, ranking #15 of 39 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Christian Nyby and written by Richard Grey, it aired on December 21, 1957.