Perry Mason (1957)
S05E04 The Case of the Malicious Mariner
Episode Overview
Title: The Mystery of the Sinister Seafarer Plot: Amidst a fierce tempest, First Officer Jerry Griffin makes the difficult decision to jettison a million dollars’ worth of cargo to prevent his freighter from capsizing. Upon reaching land, he is summoned to a maritime tribunal, where he faces blame for the lost goods. Captain Bancroft's potential testimony could exonerate Jerry, but he is killed before he can speak. Now, Jerry is not only charged with the cargo's loss but also with the captain's murder. Perry and Paul step in to unravel the truth and restore justice.