The BrettsSeizoen 1
1920s family of actors deals with the day to day of the theater business.
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13 Episodes
- The King Shall Not DieA1
The King Shall Not DieTo manage his out-of-control bills and correspondence, Charles hires an attractive society lady as a secretary. Lydia accepts a role in the play that lacks a role for Charles. When Lydia learns of his new secretary, she moves out and threatens divorce. Since he has not been offered good roles, Charles stages a play that everyone else thinks is mediocre. Lydia's play is a hit, while Charles' doesn't even cover expenses - until a special visitor shows up. - Moving PicturesA5
Moving PicturesCharles, Lydia, and Martha start work on a new play. Flora reveals to the family that she saw Edwin in a movie, which causes great consternation until Laszlo offers Charles a screen test. Charles, forced to see himself onscreen, gracefully declines the role. Laszlo offers Sutton a job as his assistant, and Sutton contemplates taking it. - Revenge Is SweetA7
Revenge Is SweetOffended by a particularly vicious review of their new play, Edwin pours a drink into the critic's lap at a gentleman's club. Lydia comes back from New York, but Charles is jealous of her Broadway co-star. As the newspaper continues to publish innuendo about the Bretts, Charles receives valuable information from an unexpected source. - The Actress and the BishopA9
The Actress and the BishopMartha's injury closes down "Scram!" A mysterious cleric writes a shocking play for Martha, but Charles and Lydia see a copy by mistake and steal it. Jean resigns unexpectedly. A Bolshevik union organizer grabs the coincidence to sue the Bretts for damages. Martha finds Jean and wants to help, but Jean insists on going her own way.