Pearl White (played by Betty Hutton), a striking but untapped talent working in a sweatshop, secures a coveted place in a theater company under the guidance of Michael Farrington (John Lund). Their professional relationship quickly takes a personal turn, but a heated disagreement with Mike leads Pearl to make a bold decision – she's determined to test her luck in the world of cinema. However, when a film director humiliates her dearest friend, Pearl takes matters into her own hands, causing quite a commotion on the studio lot. In an unexpected twist of fate, Pearl's audacious actions land her the lead role in an upcoming silent action film. As her star begins to rise, Pearl finds herself on a collision course with fame that will forever alter her life.