Vincente Minnelli

On opening night of his new Broadway musical, *Show Boat*, composer Jerome Kern (Robert Walker) reflects on his long career in this star-studded fictionalized biopic. With the help of his mentor, composer James Hessler (Van Heflin), a young Jerry travels to Europe and soon has one of his tunes placed in a successful production. Back home, Jerry's unceasing efforts result in the production of his first show. Jerry's career blossoms and he works with...

A switchboard operator gets caught up in the personal lives of the clients of an answering service, including that of a playboy.