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#34: The Case of the
Gilded Lily
Original Airdate: 05/24/58

Summary Edit

From The Perry Mason TV Show Book
Charles Stewart Brent, the owner of Perry’s office building, unfairly takes the rap for a murder to cover for his young wife, Anne. Charles has known her for only two weeks, but has already been threatened by a blackmailer to expose her “tainted” past. Now he suspects her of murder, but loves her too much to see her in jail.

When Perry proves that Anne is innocent, it’s such a relief that the lawyer may be in for a rent reduction.

Credits Edit

Opening

Starring Raymond Burr
in Erle Stanley Gardner’s The Case of The Gilded Lily
Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman, Ray Collins

Trailing

Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen
Teleplay by Richard Grey and Gene Wang
Story by Donald S. Sanford
Ben Brady | Producer
Produced by CBS Television in association with Paisano Productions
Gail Patrick Jackson | Executive Producer Sam White | Associate Producer

Raymond Burr as Perry Mason
Barbara Hale as Della Street
William Hopper as Paul Drake
William Talman as Hamilton Burger
Ray Collins as Lt. Tragg

Cast

Peggy Knudsen as Sheila Bowers
Barbara Baxley as Enid Griffin
Mari Aldon as Anne Brent
Grant Withers as Stewart Brent
Richard Erdman as Arthur Binney
Wally Brown as Harry Mitchell
Fay Roope as Judge Kyle
Alan Dexter as Dr. Cortley
Carleton Young as Dr. Parsons
Jack Gargan as Court Clerk
Cy Malis as Garage Attendant
Max Wagner as Janitor

Uncredited Actors
Lisa Gaye as Juror (from IMDb — Compare)
Don Anderson as Donald, the Bartender
Lee Miller as Sgt. Brice

Trivia Edit

CARS: 1958 Cadillac 4dr hardtop, light color w/ white top, 1956 Chevrolet 150 4dr sedan, light color (Taxi), 1958 Chevrolet Delray 4dr sedan, black (Police), Multiple 1958 Chevrolet Delray 4dr sedans, black & white (Police). From The Cars by Greg Cockerill.

The beautiful Mari Aldon makes her only Perry Mason appearance here playing Anne Brent. Mari was married to the famous film director Tay Garnett, 31 years her senior. Tay Garnett directed amoung others, The Postman Always Rings Twice. Submitted by PaulDrake33, 6/24/2008.

Prop: This episode marks first sight of the “African Mask” that was to appear in Perry’s office near his desk on the wall by the balcony. Here, the mask is seen in Stewart Brent’s office along with other African-like what-not. Submitted by billp, 12/25/2008.

Continuity Error: Immediately prior to delivering his report to Mr. Brent, as Paul is walking through Brent’s outer office, it is clear he has nothing in his hands. However, when he comes into Brent’s office, miraculously, he has his report. Submitted by billp, 12/25/2008.

Uncredited Actors: Don Anderson appears as a bartender in the party scene at the Brent home. There Mrs. Brent (Mari Aldon) addresses him as “Donald” and gently chides him for making the martinis too sweet. Anderson gets no line in reply and can only look properly sheepish. Submitted by FredK, 2 October 2010.
+ Lee Miller appears as a plainclothesman, presumably Sgt. Brice. Submitted by gracenote, 8/31/2011.

Goof: After 3:30, we see Enid in her bed with perfectly adorned lipstick. Not bad for someone who just had her stomach pumped. Submitted by 10yearoldfan, 7 August 2011.

Character Names: Mrs. Brent’s maiden name seems to be Rowan, but then it turns out to be King. Dr. Cortley’s first name is Ottoe. Submitted by gracenote, 8/31/2011.

Sightings: There is a plethora of favorite frequent faces throughout this episode. First, Little Old Lady #2 plays a seated guest at the reception. She reappears, joined by Little Old Lady #1 and Pencil Mustache Man, in the jury box. Meanwhile, Distinguished Gentleman #1 is the court reporter. One of the courtroom spectators, sitting almost directly behind Perry, is Distinguished Gentleman #2, and another in the back is Distinguished Lady #4. Anyone else? Submitted by gracenote, 8/31/2011. + Room for one more: a man we call “Sasha Magaloff.” Submitted by gracenote, 9/1/2011.

Continuity Error: The last gentleman mentioned above magically floats from one seat to another during the trial. Submitted by gracenote, 8/31/2011.

Comments Edit

Another time that the identity of the murderer is not revealed until the final scene. Submitted by PaulDrake33, 6/26/2008.

Quote of the day: “Blackmail, like cancer, needs radical treatment.” (Said by Paul Drake.) Submitted by gracenote, 8/31/2011.

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