Cortez's portrayal of Perry Mason is more realistic than William's but not as amusing. None the less, he does a good job in the role playing Mason as an affable but serious attorney. The best in the supporting cast were Harry Davenport as the cantankerous old millionaire Peter Laxter and Jane Bryan as Wilma Laxter, the once heir to Laxter's fortune who he disinherits. The other main supporting cast playing Della Street, Paul Drake and Hamilton Burger are just not memorable (although it was nice finally having Burger in a Mason film). Also good was that there was finally a lengthy court room scene with its dramatic twist ending. Clinker, Peter Laxter's caretaker's cat should, of course, have been black, so, through no fault of his own, he was miscast. If you get a chance, watch the movie even if you're a die-hard Raymond Burr fan (as I am) - you'll still enjoy this movie.