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The Case of the Drowning Duck

Donald Briggs is an unscrupulous private investigator hired by Clyde Waters to uncover information about Marv Adams, his daughter's fiance. Briggs learned that Marv Adams' father was Ben Devereaux who was convicted of murder 18 years ago. Donald Briggs is trying to blackmail Clyde Waters and Martha Norris in return for keeping silent about certain facts regarding the Devereaux case. The next evening Donald Briggs is found dead in his motel room and Marv Adams is accused of the murder because he had a fight with Donald Briggs the previous morning.

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  • Originally Aired October 12, 1957
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network CBS
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Name Type Role
Al C. Ward Writer
Harry Landers Guest Star
Carol Kelly Guest Star
Nolan Leary Guest Star
Carolyn Craig Guest Star
Victor Sutherland Guest Star
Don Beddoe Guest Star
Gary Vinson Guest Star
Paula Winslowe Guest Star
Olive Blakeney Guest Star
Rusty Lane Guest Star
William D. Russell Director