Mrs. Blake's elder son and Buddy Blake's brother, Lt. Blake died in World War I. His death as a sacrifice in the war weighs on Mrs. Blake and helps explain why she is hesitant to let Buddy attend aviation school. He is mentioned as part of the family history rather than appearing in the events described.
Earl Robinson has 14 screen credits in a career dating back to 1928. Signature works include Uptight, The Romance of Rosy Ridge, Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy in the Pumpkin Who Couldn't Smile. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.