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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

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

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.

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.

Continuity: 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.

Comments Edit

Another time that the identity of the murderer is not revealed until the final scene. Submitted by PaulDrake33.

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