Three students decide to share a flat, each courting a young woman. While they pass the time teasing their rival Piet Janssen (de Klit) and nosy neighbour Mr. Smallebroek, rumours and arguments threaten to drive the boys and their crushes apart.

A group of students spends the holiday on the island of Texel. Sip feels attracted to young artist Hans, while Annie is in love with Peter. The arrival of Maja, who has run away from her husband's family with her young son, plays havoc with Peter's feelings.

When shaving cream seller Lou Helm is spotted by Anita Mara of the Odeon Revue, who thinks he was born to be a music hall star, he eagerly signs a contract and leaves his girlfriend Annie. His star career, however, does not turn out the way he planned...