Synopsis
In The Big Momma episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to investigate a perplexing case involving the sudden disappearance of Henry Orlean, the owner of Multiple Uranium Investments. The case begins when Clara Givens, Orlean's secretary, reports that he has vanished without a trace, taking all company records with him. Clara is visibly anxious, as she reveals that her mother has long suspected something dubious about Orlean's business practices. The detectives learn that Clara is the only employee at the firm, raising further questions about the legitimacy of Orlean's operations.
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