Fred Stevens is an aspiring songwriter from Schenectady who journeys to New York City, hoping to make a name for himself. On the train he meets dental assistant Edna Baker, and the two embark upon a friendship that evolves into her falling for him. While struggling in Tin Pan Alley, Fred falls in with his composer partner's gold-digging sister-in-law Eileen. Eileen really becomes interested when she finds out Fred is carrying his life savings.

Cast

Eleanore Whitney

Edna Baker

Johnny Downs

Fred Stevens

Lynne Overman

Joe Hart

Terry Walker

Eileen Fletcher

Benny Baker

Maxie Schwartz

William Demarest

Paul Sears

John Patterson

Danny Fox