![]() ![]() Relies heavily on dialogue rather than description, and is full of complex plot twists and turns. The legal system is well documented by means of the verbal interchanges which occur during the trial. The judge in the case is fair-minded and willing to grant each side an equal chance to prove its case.Īdded Features humor is evident in Mason's dry, rather sarcastic wit. Law Enforcementthe city police force (presumably the L.A.P.D.) is depicted as competent and efficient, but plays a very minor role, only called upon when necessary. There are several brief references to female characters as a "babe" and a "dish".Įthnicityall characters are presumably Caucasian there are several references made to the uninhibited nature of French society as opposed to the more conservative attitudes of American culture.Īlcohol/Drug Abuseseveral characters smoke cigarettes (minor description) alcohol is mentioned briefly and drinking occurs in social settings. Gender Rolesreflect 1950s attitudes and culture female characters are primarily office clerks, receptionists, or secretaries. Mason and Della Street share a personal as well as a professional relationship, but this is not explored in any detail. Sexualityseveral female characters act in a flirtatious manner while on the witness stand. Level of Violencebrief second-hand description of the murder scene by witnesses little overt violence ![]() Judge Hartley adult male, middle-aged, calm, competent Hamilton Burger adult male, middle-aged, overconfident, district attorney who would like nothing better than to claim victory over Mason in this trial Mae Wallis Jordan adult female, terrific typist, her correspondence with Duane Jefferson forms an important piece of the puzzle Munroe Baxter adult male, diamond smuggler whose murder sparks the arrest of Duane Jefferson Marline Chaumont adult female, attractive, "party girl" reputation but seemingly devoted to the care of her mentally ill brotherĭuane Jefferson adult male, aloof, reserved, unwilling to reveal the true details of his case to anyone Walter Irving adult male, partner in a gem importing firm likes to be seen in the company of attractive women, fond of gambling and the nightlife in Paris Paul Drake adult male, owner of the Drake Detective Agency, provides the legwork to support Mason's case Major Characters Perry Mason adult male, defense attorney/detectiveĪnn Riddle adult female, tall, blonde, operates the cigar stand in Mason's office building, keen observer of those who pass byĭella Street adult female, attractive, efficient, helpful, Mason's personal legal secretary ![]() Mason squares off in court against district attorney Hamilton Burger, and contends with a maze of lying witnesses as well as a complicated scheme of international double-crossings before the final legal showdown. Despite the fact that no body has been recovered, Jefferson is accused of murdering Baxter after supposedly assisting him in a faked suicide on board a cruise ship. Soon after the break-in, Mason is hired to defend Duane Jefferson, a partner with the gem importing firm, on a charge of murdering diamond smuggler Munroe Baxter. The frightened young woman hired as a temporary typist by attorney Perry Mason is suspected of breaking into the South African Gem Importing and Exploration Company whose offices are located in Mason's building. Setting: urban law offices, homes and offices of witnesses, courtroom ![]() The Case of the Terrified Typist Cover Artist: not identified ![]()
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