Ep 5. The Case of the Sulky Girl

In Perry Mason season 1 episode 5, titled "The Case of the Sulky Girl," the brilliant defense lawyer Perry Mason is approached by a wealthy man named Homer Garretson who is worried about his daughter, Frances. Frances has been acting strange lately and has disappeared from the family home without any explanation. Worried for her safety, Garretson hires Mason to find her and bring her back home.

As Mason begins his investigation, he discovers that Frances has been keeping company with a notorious gambler named Floyd Grant. Mason becomes suspicious of Grant's intentions and motives, and he begins to dig deeper into his past, looking for any clues or evidence that could point to his involvement in Frances's disappearance.

Mason's investigation takes him to a seedy underworld of gambling clubs and backstreet bars, where he crosses paths with a colorful cast of characters, including a wisecracking bartender, a mysterious woman who seems to be following him, and a tough, no-nonsense police detective. Together, they all work to uncover the truth about Frances's disappearance, and confront the dangerous forces that are working against them.

As the story unfolds, Mason uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that stretches back years, and implicates many of the people in Frances's life. With his trademark skill and determination, Mason pieces together the clues and evidence, and puts together a defense that will blow the case wide open.

"The Case of the Sulky Girl" is a thrilling and suspenseful episode of Perry Mason, filled with unexpected twists and turns, and featuring some of the most memorable characters of the season. With great writing, strong performances, and a compelling story, this episode is sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.