As a big fan of "Perry Mason" series, I watched many episodes through the years. Some good and some poor. But I do not get to say this often- but this is one of the best episode in the entire collection.
I know each person has different set of opinions about each phase of the show but it appeared that this episode hit home-runs on every level. From the first season, this episode had everything that makes a great mystery come to life on the screen. A good plot, good acting, a storyline that does not get bogged down in useless dialog and at times humorous talk between characters.
This episode involves a women that was picked up by a man on the side of the road. The car wrecks and kills a driver of another car. When the cops arrive the man has left and only the women Clair Ogler (Patricia Hardy) is inside the car. They charge her with manslaughter.
The car, belonged to a big Hollywood producer, and was reported stolen. And from there Perry is left to defend Clair of the charges. But hold on- it goes from manslaughter to murder when the man that was driving the car ends up dead in Clair's hotel room.
There is a lot more to this episode that the watcher will find interesting. But I leave that to the viewer. This is one that I highly recommend in the series.
Lt Tragg has some of his best scenes in this episode. No one knew he could be funny and tough at the same time. He does get called a "big ape" during the show but our Tragg takes it as part of his job.
A must see episode.