Mama Bloom’s Brood – A Controlling Interest. ep45, 1934

Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Jake is in his office in the studio, and is more worried than ever. His son-in-law, Sydney has never had him so worked up. It takes all of Becky’s skills to convince him to calm down and think straight. She has a plan to have Sydney hired out to another movie executive. Her efforts have both Jake and her daughter Sarah concerned.

She proves that Jake would rather keep up appearances to outsiders, than to higher his son-in-law out. The solution is a big relief to all involved. As much as Jake complains about Sydney, it’s times like this that show how much he acknowledges how smart Sydney is.

Everyone agrees that Jake knows how to run a business. After all, he only owns an interest in it, and there’ll be others at the studio who Sydney can work for, and take orders from.

Sydney arrives, and is intercepted by Sarah. He has important news to share, although she warns him to understand to consider Papa in charge. It is Sydney about to put his foot in his mouth with his news? Jake hasn’t bought part of the company and all. He has a controlling interest; he is the big boss.