With a full Hollywood background and settings but more an expose of scandal-and-gossip magazines of the era, has-been actor John Blakeford agrees to write his memoirs for magazine-publisher Jordan Winston. When Blakeford's daughter, Patricia, ask him to desist for the sake of his ex-wife, Carlotta Blakeford, he attempts to break his contract with Winston.

John Hallidayas John Wellington Blakeford
Marsha Huntas Patricia Blakeford
Robert Cummingsas Jay Wallace
C. Henry Gordonas Jordan Winslow
Esther Ralstonas Flora Moore
Esther Daleas Martha
Frieda Inescortas Alice Winslow
Albert Contias Bill Sanford - Trocadero Manager
Thomas E. Jacksonas Detective
Oscar Apfelas Dr. Inslow
George T. Clemens
Karl Struss