Big Daddy comes back to Miami to make a major announcement to Blanche. He’s been seeing a woman named Margaret Spencer and the two are planning to get married. Blanche is absolutely thrilled at first. She plans to throw the two a lavish wedding. Margaret comes to the house. And Blanche is shocked to discover that Margaret is younger than she is. Blanche is furious, thinking Margaret to be nothing more than a gold digger. Big Daddy takes offense and tells Blanche that if she can’t show the proper respect to her father that she’s no longer a part of the family.
Dorothy and Blanche enter a songwriting contest. The Miami retailers are awarding a prize for the best new song about the city. They have a great deal of trouble at first but end up writing a fantastic song. Blanche tries once more to talk Big Daddy out of marrying Margaret. Big Daddy explains that Margaret’s husband passed away around the same time as Blanche’s mom. They love each other and it’s a real love. Blanche finally understands and gives her blessing.
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