The Iceberg Cometh

A family fortune isn’t always family friendly.Sibling rivalry can reach great heights when money is divided unequally, especially after one infamous maritime tragedy changed the course of a dynasty.When the Titanic sinks, the richest man aboard went down with the ship leaving behind a young pregnant wife. The oldest son inherited everything and is unwilling to accept his new half brother. The importance of family relationships especially between half siblings.Other people and subjects include: Summer 1929, April 1912, Jakey Astor, Vincent Astor, Ava Astor, Doris Duke, Barbara Hutton, Regatta, Astor yacht Nourmahal, John Jacob Astor IV, Madaleine Astor, uneven inheritances, first Forbes Richest list, New York Public Library, St. Regis & Knickerbocker hotels, and sibling & half-sibling dynamics.--Archival music provided by Past Perfect Vintage Music, www.pastperfect.comOpening Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance BandsSection 1 Music: These Foolish Things by Benny Carter, Album Perfect BluesSection 2 Music: Nightfall by Benny Carter & His Orchestra, Album Nightfall – Sophisticated Jazz ClassicsSection 3 Music: These Foolish Things by Benny Carter, Album Perfect BluesEnd Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance Bands