1934 Perry Mason

The Case of the Lucky Legs

Client Marjorie Clune
Victim Frank Patton
Prosecution Hamilton Burger
Investigator Paul Drake / Lt. Arthur Tragg

Case Narrative & Plot Summary

A crooked promoter runs fraudulent beauty contests across the country promoting girls with beautiful legs, taking their money and vanishing. When he is discovered stabbed with a carving knife, Marjorie is the prime suspect.

Courtroom Cross-Examination & Forensic Trick

Mason uses trick photography, dental forensics, and a surrogate suspect to crack the alibi.