The story follows three showgirls, each with distinct perspectives on life and love. Sally is determined to achieve wealth and eventually finds it with Marcus. Mary manipulates situations to get what she wants but ultimately ends up with down-to-earth Jimmy. Irene rejects the devoted Charles for the charming but unfaithful Glen. She discovers that all he wants is a physical relationship and is cast aside in tears. She returns to Charles, ready to marry, but they both are tragically killed in a train accident.