Summary
Thomas Sullivan, a shrewd impresario, lands in the modest Kansas town of Ossawatomie with a grandiose scheme: to stage a fresh musical conceived by the locally celebrated playwright Gene Harris. In his quest for a luminous voice, Sullivan discovers Millicent Lloyd, a soprano whose audition is powered by a tender composition from her lover, the unassuming bookkeeper Brian McBride. Enamored, Sullivan ferries Millicto to the bustling stages of New York, where her star ignites. Meanwhile, Brian, clutching an ambitious opera, infiltrates the metropolis incognito, biding his time until his work garners acclaim. Desperate to secure a masterpiece, Harris pilfers Brian's opera, presenting it as his own to Sullivan, who promptly casts Millicent in the leading role. The deception unravels when music publisher Gus Hertz allies with Brian, exposing Harris's theft. Reunited, Millicent and Brian reclaim the opera, which ascends to triumphant fame.
Synopsis
Impresario Thomas Sullivan arrives in Ossawatomie, Kansas, to debut a new musical show written by native talent Gene Harris. Sullivan hires singer Millicent Lloyd, who auditions with a song written by her boyfriend, local bookkeeper Brian McBride. The impresario takes Millicent to New York City, where she becomes a famous singer. Brian arrives in the city with a new opera but keeps his presence secret from Millicent until he has achieved notoriety. Unable to complete an opera of his own, Harris steals Brian's work and presents it to Sullivan, who casts Millicent in the lead role. With the help of music publisher Gus Hertz, Brian exposes Harris and reclaims his composition. He and Millicent are reunited, and the opera goes on to great success.
