Song-and-dance man Bert Kalmar can't continue his stage career after an injury, so he has to earn his money as a lyricist. By chance, he meets composer Harry Ruby and their first song is a hit. Ruby gets Kalmar to marry his former partner Jessie Brown, and Kalmar and Jessie prevent Ruby from getting married to the wrong girls. But due to the fact that Ruby has caused a backer's withdrawal for a Kalmar play, they end their professional relationship.
Fred Astaire
as Bert Kalmar
Red Skelton
as Harry Ruby
Vera-Ellen
as Jessie Brown Kalmar
Arlene Dahl
as Eileen Percy
Keenan Wynn
as Charlie Kope
Gale Robbins
as Terry Lordel
Gloria DeHaven
as Mrs. Carter DeHaven
Phil Regan
as Himself
Harry Shannon
as Clanahan
Debbie Reynolds
as Helen Kane
Paul Harvey
as Al Masters
Carleton Carpenter
as Dan Healy
