Young actress Melinda Howard has just returned to New York from touring in England. She decides to surprise her mother who she thinks is a successful Broadway star with a mansion in Manhattan. In reality though life is not so rosy for her mother who is a burnt-out cabaret singer with an excessive love for whisky.

During her visit Melinda becomes involved with a famous dancer/singer (Farnham) who falls in love with her and an aging, married millionaire (Hubbell) whose friendship leads to zany complications with his wife.