Perry Mason
The Case of the Cowardly Lion
Season 4, Episode 22 · Aired 1961-04-08
Synopsis
When a new baby monkey is found missing, Hilde Fursten is blamed by Dr. Walther Braun, a visiting dentist. That evening, Dr. Braun arrives at the zoo to perform oral surgery on a lion and is found dead in the lion's cage.
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