PERRY MASON — Noted criminal lawyer — intrepid, dramatic, elusive fighter, whose cause is never lost
DELLA STREET — His secretary, whose horizon is bounded by that of her chief, and whose only fear is that some day he may overstep the charmed circle of his daring
CHARLES SABIN — Son of Fremont C. Sabin, a substantial citizen, quiet, determined, ready to pay anything to bring his father’s murderer to justice
PAUL DRAKE — Detective, long, laconic, and loyal, willing to toss his natural caution to the winds in the service of Perry Mason
SERGEANT HOLCOMB — One-track representative of the long arm of the law, with a wistful, pugnacious hope of catching Perry Mason off his guard
SHERIFF BARNES — Efficient, tolerant, slow, who would rather be sure of his man
RICHARD WAID — Erstwhile secretary to Fremont C. Sabin, whose conscience is his guide, when convenient
ARTHUR GIBBS — Calmly observant trainer of parrots to suit the public taste
MRS. WINTERS — Neighbor of Helen Monteith, whose friendship isn’t quite deep enough to drown her curiosity
HELEN MONTEITH — Buffeted by the winds of circumstance, whose ship finally reaches port
MRS. HELEN WATKINS SABIN — Widow of the murdered man — a juggernaut with a purpose
STEVE WATKINS — Suave son of Mrs. Watkins by a former marriage, and her able disciple
DISTRICT ATTORNEY RAYMOND SPRAGUE — Explosive, frustrated exponent of the high-pressure technique
RANDOLPH BOLDING — Handwriting expert, who found to his surprise that professional pride had better be denied
ANDY TEMPLET — Practical, non-partisan coroner, determined that justice shall be done
GEORGE WALLMAN — Innocent bystander, whose simple philosophy is the cause of much confusion