Biopic chronicling the early life of gay nineties-era songwriter Paul Dresser as he outgrows his job as carnival entertainer and moves up into New York society, writing one hit song after another. Despite his egotistical behavior, he manages to woo and win Sally Elliott, one of the more popular songstresses of the day
Rita Hayworth
as Sally Elliott
Victor Mature
as Paul Dresser
John Sutton
as Fred Haviland
Carole Landis
as Mae Collins
James Gleason
as Pat Hawley
Phil Silvers
as Wiley
Walter Catlett
as Col. Truckee
Mona Maris
as Countess Mariana Rossini
Bess Flowers
as Lady Dancing at Party
Frank Orth
as McGuiness
Hermes Pan
as Dancing Partner
Iron Eyes Cody
as Indian (uncredited)
