Perry Mason
Erle Stanley Gardner's The Case of the Demure Defendant
Season 1, Episode 16 · Aired 1958-01-04
Synopsis
A timid young woman who was browbeaten by her wealthy uncle is charged with his murder. She confesses while under the influence of truth serum, but Perry Mason has his doubts.
In the series
This episode is part of Perry Mason (1957–1966) on CBS.
Courtroom theater where the real killer always stood up — appointment justice.
Key cast
- Raymond Burr as Perry Mason
- Barbara Hale as Della Street
- William Hopper as Paul Drake
- William Talman as Hamilton Burger
- Ray Collins as Lt. Arthur Tragg
Also in season 1
- S01E01 Erle Stanley Gardner's The Case of the Restless Redhead
- S01E02 Erle Stanley Gardner's The Case of the Sleepwalker's Niece
- S01E03 Erle Stanley Gardner's The Case of the Nervous Accomplice
- S01E04 Erle Stanley Gardner's The Case of the Drowning Duck
- S01E05 Erle Stanley Gardner's The Case of the Sulky Girl
- S01E06 Erle Stanley Gardner's The Case of the Silent Partner