Movie star Mavis Arden (Mae West) is bound by a contract stating that she cannot marry for five years which her press agent, Morgan (William Warren) strictly enforces. While on a publicity tour, their car breaks down and leaves them stuck in a boarding house full of odd characters. One in particular catches Mavis eye -- the robust farmhand, Bud (Randolph Scott). Mavis seductively pursues Bud and quickly learns the ramifications of small town gossip. Mayhem mounts as police, following a tip, suspect Mavis has been kidnapped by Morgan. Enjoying her chance to get even, she concedes to having Morgan arrested, but he has got a confession that even she did not bargain for.