In 1922, a would-be classical composer gets involved with people putting on a musical revue.

After his doctor informs him he will die in six months, Professor Henry Todhunter decides to spend his last days killing someone who contributes nothing but harm to society. When Henry learns that his friend Betty's husband, Michael, has been painting forgeries of ancient paintings for gallery owner Ketti Moret, he investigates the fraudulent dealer's life. Judging that Ketti is truly evil, Henry prepares to murder her.

Although she is secretly married to a student, a young girl is forced to give up her baby rather than be thought of as an "unwed mother".

A champion auto racer who unhappily learns his kid brother wants to enter the same profession rather than finish school.

Roberta Morgan is being raised in a wealthy home where her mother is occupied with her society-club activities and her father is immersed in his business activities. She also feels that the household staff is against her and that no one understands her needs and problems. Things spiral out of control.