Mama Bloom’s Brood – Mama is Homesick. ep55, 1934

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

Sydney is still working on his epic production. Today we find Becky and her two daughters heading to the studio. They comment on the 200 suits of armor the studio has recently purchased, and the frustrations Jake has had over his sons-in-law in the movie business. Becky has never been want to interfere with her husband’s business, but her daughters are intrigued by the romantic nature of making movies.

There seems to be something bothering Becky. The girls managed to get it out of her that she is a little homesick for New York. The girls walk up to the gate, and are allowed right in.

As the girls rush off, Becky warns them not to bother their husbands that they are working. Becky shares her sentiments that she misses deal knee pants business and Jake agrees. The office work, letter writing and management makes Jake uncomfortable. He is confused by this shorthand notation his secretary takes, so he is rewriting the letter himself.

What does he know about how the picture is progressing? Becky insists on knowing what the picture is about, but all Jake knows is what his sons-in-law have told him. Should they return to New York? Has Becky uncovered the two things that make Jake angry?