The Jazz Age Season 1, Episode 2: Post Mortem

Broadway

50 min

Majesty

"Let me tell you about the very rich. They are different from you and me..." Fitzgerald could have been describing Emily Castleton, one of his most famous flappers. This archtype of the poor little rich girl was different from everyone. At 24, Emily's score was one affair, many engagements, and an embittered heart when she settled for Brevoort Blair – the catch of the year.

50 min

The Assassin

50 min

Lily Christine

Lily is threatened with divorce by her husband after spending an innocent night with friend Rupert Harvey.

50 min

The Youngest Comrade

50 min

Mister Jack Hollins Against Fate

50 min

Black Exchange

In the early 1920s, Germany was in a state of economic chaos, crippled by reparations; the value of the Mark fell until it impoverished the middle-class. One victim was Herr Tonn, whose avarice led him to 'sell' his own daughter and steal money to make more on the black exchange.

50 min

Thark

Nouveau riche Mrs Frush buys a large country house from Sir Hector Benbow but complains that the house is haunted. A variety of characters go to the house to investigate.

50 min

The Outstation

Focuses on the relationship between Mr. Warburton, a refined and established British resident, and his new assistant, Alan Cooper, who is less formal and lacks decorum. Their contrasting backgrounds and attitudes lead to growing tension and conflict, ultimately culminating in a tragic confrontation.

50 min

The Princess

Chronicles the life of Mary Henrietta 'Princess' Uruqhart, whose life is dependent on the affections and sermons of her mad father.

50 min

Winner Takes All

Focuses on the Kent-Cumberland family, where the younger son, Thomas, is consistently disadvantaged in favor of his older brother, Gervase. Their mother actively manipulates situations to ensure Gervase inherits everything, even interfering with Thomas's romantic interests.

50 min

Lonely Road

Commander Malcolm Stevenson, suffering from unrequited love, drives to the coast while drunk and interrupts some smugglers.

50 min

Tip-Toes

Centers on a vaudeville act composed of Tip-Toes, her brother and her uncle, who try to pass her off as an aristocrat to snare a millionaire husband. Farcical complications ensue involving Tip-Toes' temporary amnesia and a marital infidelity subplot.

50 min