An impressionistic study of the celebrated tap dancer.

In 1924, stage-struck Boston blueblood Hannah Adams picks up musical star Tim O'Connor and takes him home for dinner. One thing leads to another, and when Tim's show rolls on to Chicago a new Mrs. O'Connor comes along as incompetent chorus girl. Hollywood beckons, and we follow the star careers of the O'Connor family in silents and talkies.

Sailors and spies mingle in between the acts at Hattie's nightclub in the Canal Zone.

Married songwriters almost split up while putting on a big show.

A rich boy gets his well-deserved punishment.

In order to save their home, tenants of a boarding house put on a show.